Morrow Mountain State Park

Amenities: Handicap Accessibility, Restrooms, Information Available, Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Canoeing, Picnic Facilities, Horseback Riding.

Unique Features: This 4,742-acre park bordered by Lake Tillery and the Yadkin-Pee Dee River is located in the Uwharrie Mountains, one of the oldest ranges in the Eastern United States.  Wildlife viewing opportunities abound with the shoreline trails providing views of muskrat, beaver, turtles, belted kingfisher, great blue heron, and an occasional bald eagle.  Nearly 170 species of birds have been documented along with a variety of reptiles and amphibians.  White-tailed deer are abundant.  Over 30 miles of trails, approximately 16 miles are open to horseback riders, traverse a variety of terrain and provide access to the park’s four major peaks, the highest of which reaches 936 feet.  Visitors can explore the 19th-century homestead of Dr. Francis Kron, the first medical doctor to practice in the southern Piedmont of North Carolina and take advantage of a wide variety of ranger-led programs.

Habitat:  Upland Forest, Floodplain Forest, Wetland

Seasonal Information:  Best opportunities to view bald eagles are during the winter as they search for fish below the Falls Lake dam. 

Additional Information:  Seasonal canoe rentals.  Swimming pool open June - Labor Day. 

Directions:  From N.C. 24 East.  In Albemarle, turn left on N.C. 740 and travel approximately 6 miles.  Turn right on Morrow Mountain Road, which leads directly into the park.

Morrow Mountain State Park Map

Hours: November – February 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
March and October, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
April, May, September, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
June - August, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Morrow Mountain State Park
49104 Morrow Mountain Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-982-4402
Morrow Mountain State Park