South Mountains State Park
South Mountains State Park
Location:20 miles south of Morganton on State Road 1904.
Facilities:20 primitive campsites, 11 family campsites, 15 equestrian campsites, picnic area, picnic shelter, trails.
Activities:Camping, river fishing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, nature programs.
Special Features:Park includes a 1.5-mile loop trail along Jacob's Fork River to High Shoals Falls, an 80-foot waterfall.
Address:3001 South Mountains State Park Ave
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
Phone:828-433-4772
Fax:828-433-4778
Web: ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/somo/home.html
Size: 17,367 acres.
See other parks in North Carolina.