Riverbend Park

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

Unique Features:  This 450-acre park along the Catawba River is an excellent place to see a diversity of plants and wildlife.  Twelve miles of hiking trails of all types of terrain guide visitors throughout the mostly forested park.  Of the 12 miles of trails, horses and mountain bikers may use four, with additional two miles dedicated solely to mountain bikes.  The trails cover all habitats in the park, enabling nature lovers to view great blue herons and waterfowl near the river, wild turkeys and white-tailed deer in the upland areas, and seasonal wildflowers in the grassy meadows.  Bald eagles are occasionally spotted along the river.

Habitat:  Upland Forest, Floodplain Forest

Additional Information: Biking, horseback riding and canoeing/kayaking require permits.  All visitors must sign in at kiosk upon arrival.

Directions:  From Interstate 40, Exit 132.  Travel north on N.C. 16 approximately 8 miles.  The park entrance is well marked and on the right.

Riverbend Park Map

Hours: Friday - Monday Only
November - February; 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
March & October; 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
April – September 8:00 a.m. –  8:00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Riverbend Park
6700 NC Highway 16 North
Conover, NC 28613
828-256-9157
Riverbend Park