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The 5 best state parks in North Carolina for camping

From its gorgeous, island-laden coastline in the east to its awe-inspiring Great Smoky Mountains in the west, North Carolina has perhaps the best opportunities for outdoor recreation in the Eastern ...
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Sandwiched between Myrtle Beach and Fayetteville is an underrated state park with camping, fishing, and paddling

All manner of outdoor adventures are available at this underrated state park in North Carolina, with plenty of fun for all ...
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State parks changing camping check-in and check-out times

RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - North Carolina state parks are moving to a new check-in and check-out schedule for overnight camping. Officials with the North Carolina Department of Parks and Recreation ...
Raleigh News & Observer

These 5 NC state parks are reopening after Hurricane Helene. But many are still closed

Crowders Mountain State Park in Kings Mountain, N.C., on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Khadejeh Nikouyeh Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com Five NC State parks damaged by Hurricane Helene will reopen, at ...
Raleigh News & Observer

Wildfire threat prompts camping closures at 9 North Carolina state parks Friday

The ongoing threat of wildfires across North Carolina prompted state officials on Friday to close back country campsites in nine state parks. Camping is off limits until Dec. 1 at Crowders Mountain, ...