NORTH CAROLINA STATE PARKS — YOUR STATE PARKS The State Parks described in this booklet portunities for economical vacations—either are the result of planning and development in the modern, fully equipped vacation cabins over a number of years. or in the campgrounds. Endowed by nature with ideal sites that We sincerely believe that North Carolina's range from the shores of the Atlantic Ocean well planned, well located, well equipped and to the tops of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the well maintained State Parks are a matter of State has located its State Parks for easy ac- justifiable pride in which every citizen has a cess as well as for varied appeal. They offer a share. This is earned by your cooperation in choice of homelike convenience and comfort observing the lenient rules and leaving the orderly. in sturdy, modern facilities . the hardy facilities and grounds clean and outdoor life of tenting and camp cooking . Keep this guide book for handy reference or the quick-and-easy freedom of a day's pic- use your State Parks year 'round for healthful nicking. The State Parks offer excellent op- recreation and relaxation! CONTENTS Page General Information 3-7 Information Chart 18-19 Map-Location of State Parks 18-19 Cliffs of the Neuse 8-9 Fort Macon 10-11 Hammocks Beach 12-13 Hanging Rock 14-15 Jones Lake 16-17 Morrow Mountain 20-21 Mount Jefferson 22-23 Mount Mitchell 24-25 Pettigrew 26-27 Reedy Creek 28-29 Singletary Lake 30-31 William B. Umstead 32-33 2 ADMINISTRATION GENERAL INFORMATION The North Carolina State Parks are developed, operated, maintained and administered hy the De- partment of Conservation and Development through its Division of State Parks. LOCATION The location of each North Carolina State Park is shown on the map on pages 18 and 19 and is also ADMISSION AND PARKING shown on North Carolina State Highway Commission the North Carolina Admission to and parking in maps and on most of the highway maps issued hy oil State Parks are free. companies. SEASON OF OPERATION RULES AND REGULATIONS North Carolina State Park Rules and Regulations North Carolina State Parks are open seven days a are posted at various places in each state park and week the year 'round for picnicking, hiking, nature are enforced by the park superintendents and park study, sightseeing and similar uses (except at Mount rangers. They include the usual provisions prohibiting Mitchell which is governed by weather conditions). trees or other vegetation, gathering of rocks, Swimming facilities are operated from about June 1 cutting of through Labor Day. Refreshment stands are operated minerals, arrowheads or other artifacts, damage to property, building of fires except in out- from about June 1 through Labor Day, except at state park Mount Mitchell State Park where they are operated door fireplaces, etc. from about May 15 to about October 15. Cabins are Speed limit in all state parks is 25 miles per hour. available for occupancy from about April 15 to about November 1, depending on weather conditions. Tent and trailer campgrounds are operated from about April 1 to about November 1, depending on weather conditions. HOURS OF OPERATION All North Carolina State Parks are open for public ingress and egress during the following hours: November, December, January, February .8:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. March, April, September, October 8:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m. May, June, July, August 8:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m. Swimming facilities and refreshment stands open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. 3 . al 10:00 a.m. the following Monday for a minimum of one week and a maximum to two weeks (unless a vacancy niak«s it possibh; to extend maximum period ) From Labor Day to about Novemljcr I and from about April 15 to the first Monday in .June, cabins may be rented either by the day or by the week. Rental Rates: From the first Monday in June to Labor Day: $49.00 a week, plus 3% State Sales Tax. Rental covers electric current, water and free use of swimming facilities. From Labor Day to about November 1 and from about , April 15 to the first Monday in J une: $8.00 a day, plus 3% State Sales Tax, for one day and $6.00 GENERAL INFORMATION a day, plus 3% State Sales Tax, for two or more days. Rental covers electric current and water. CABINS RENTALS ARE MADE BY RESERVATION Location: Fully equipped vacation cat ins are avail- ONLY. able at Morrow Mountain State Park and Hanging When Rentals Are Payable: Cabin rental fees for Rock State Park. rental periods between the first Monday in June and Size: Each cabin has two bedrooms, bathroom, Labor Day are due in full thirty (30) days in advance living room, and kitchen with dining space. Each of date on which reservation begins. Cabin rental cabin accommodates up to six persons which is the fees for reservations made less than thirty days in maximum number of persons who may occupy one advance are due when reservation is made. Cabin cabin. rental fees for rental periods between Labor Day and first Monday in June are payable Furnishings and Equipment: Each cabin is com- when reservation pletely furnished and equipped. The furnishings and is made. The Division of State Parks reserves the right to cancel equipment in each cabin include four single beds, one reservations if this advance payment is double sofa bed, tables, chairs and other necessary not made. furniture; electric stove, electric refrigerator and Checks or money orders should be made payable electric hot water heater; dishes, silverware, glassware to the Treasurer of North Carolina and mailed to the and cooking utensils for six people; blankets, sheets Park Superintendent of the state park in which reser- and pillow cases; bath towels, dish towels, dish cloths. vation is made. Checks must include 3% State Sales Children: The Division of State Parks does not sup- Tax. ply beds, bedding, etc., for children too small to use Refunds: No refund of a paid reservation will be regular single beds. Cabin renter must supply such made unless a cancellation request is made at least beds, bedding, etc. fifteen (15) days prior to the date on which reserva- Rental Periods: From the first Monday in June to tion begins. Money will be refunded on a notification Labor Day, cabins will be rented only on a weekly of less than fifteen (15) days only when the cabin is basis, beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Monday and ending re-rented. quest and then only if the camp site is re-rented by event, no refund of GENERAL INFORMATION tlie Park Superintendent. In any less than three dollars ($3.00) will be made. operated Damage Deposit: When a cal)in renter is checked Season of Operation: Campgrounds are depending into his cal)in, a deposit of $5.00 is required to cover from about April 1 to about November 1, at Mount Mitchell any loss or breakage to State property that may occur upon weather conditions, except aliout May during his occupancy and as a clean-up deposit. This where the campground is operated from is 15. deposit is made with the Park Superintendent and ]5 to about October returned to the cabin renter when he is checked out Length of Stay: Minimum one day; maximum two of the cabin, less any deduction necessary for loss or weeks (unless a vacancy makes it possible to extend or for excessive clean-up costs. breakage, maximum period) Where to Make Reservations: Application forms Rules and Regulations: Camping in and use of for requesting cabin reservations at Morrow Mountain state parks is governed by the North Carolina State Park may be secured from Park Superintendent, State Parks Regulations which are posted in each wash- Morrow Mountain State Park, Route 2, Albemarle, house. There are no special rules or regulations re- North Carolina; and at Hanging Rock State Park garding pitcliing of tents, ]>ut tents must be neatly and Park Superintendent, Hanging Rock State Park, from securely pitched in designated camping areas. Camp- Danbury, North Carolina. ers must keep and leave campsites neat and clean. TENT AND TRAILER CAMPING Fires: Fires may he built only in the outdoor fire- places. Description of Developed Campgrounds: Each campground has a road through it, over which the Wood and Water: Wood may be purchased at each directly to camper may drive his car (and trailer) state park for a small fee. Each campground has a the individual camp sites. Each camp site is equipped State Board of Health approved water supply system. with table and bench, outdoor fireplace, tent site and Flow to Make Reservations: For reservations, write parking space for car or trailer (except Mount Mit- the Park Superintendent of the state park in which chell State Park which has tent camping only and a It is always advisable, in many has a central you wish to camp. central parking area) . Each campground instances necessary, to make reservations in advance washhouse with lavatories, flush toilets and showers for camping sites. for men and for women and built-in laundry wash- tubs. Sewage disposal and water supply facilities are approved by the North Carolina State Board of Health. Electrical, sewage and water connections for trailers are not available. Locations: Developed campgroiinds are availalile in Hanging Rock, Jones Lake, Morrow Mountain, Mount Mitchell and William B. Umstead State Parks. Fees: Fee for the use of campgrounds is s$1.50 per day per campsite for four persons or less, plus 25c per day for each additional person in excess of four persons.