Parks Guide

The closest town is Franklin, NC. There are many hiking trails in the standing Indian Basin. The campground is located on the headwaters of the Nantahla River. The elevation is 3,880′. there are warm showers in Loops 4 and 5. There is potable water in each loop at common faucets. Standing Indian Basin is a [...]

Linville Falls Campground, located off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 317, is family oriented, located next to the Linville River. It provides easy access to numerous hiking trails to some of the most beautiful scenery in the Linville Gorge area. Interpretive programs are provided on weekends during the peak recreation season. Fishing opportunities are [...]

B. E. Jordan Dam and Lake is located near the center of North Carolina with a large population base in a 75-mile radius of the project. It is a major attraction for recreation seekers with facilities such as campsites, picnic areas, beaches, nature trails, etc. available. The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation operates the [...]

Sport fishing is popular at Chatuge, both in the reservoir and in the Hiwassee River below the dam. Concrete weirs have been installed below the dam to provide a steady flow of water and to increase oxygen levels for fish and other aquatic animals. Wade fishing for trout is popular here since fish are attracted [...]

The present station of the Edenton National Fish Hatchery (NFH) was established in 1954. Our mission is to provide interjurisdictional fish restoration (striped bass) for the Roanoke, Tar-Pamlico Neuse River Systems. to provide striped bass to South Carolina and Virginia to support interjurisdictional fish restoration, to provide technical assistance and rearing capacity in the recovery [...]

Reservations are taken year round, campground is open year round. Camping fees are $12.00 or $24.00 per night, respectively, for single-size or double-size sites. A campground host is located in site #20. All sites have pets allowed.