Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- Booking in advance is recommended and can be easily done online or by phone up to 11 months in advance.
- While reservations are encouraged, any site not reserved is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- If you have a reservation but can’t arrive by park closing hours on your scheduled arrival date, you must contact the park by 3 pm the next day to reschedule your arrival.
- If the campsite is full, you can try Doughton Park about a 30-minute drive away.
When to Go
Stone Mountain State Park is open year-round and at its busiest during summer, which is the best time for hiking and educational programming. If visiting in the summer months, it’s a good idea to make reservations and arrive early, especially on weekends. If planning to go rock climbing on Stone Mountain, you may want to avoid the hottest months.
Know Before You Go
- You’ll need a permit and to register with park staff before doing any rock climbing on the face of Stone Mountain.
- Pets are allowed in the park (except in buildings and swim areas), but must be on a leash no longer than six feet and cannot be left unattended.
- Backcountry camping is only allowed at the designated backpacking sites on a first-come, first-served basis. Camping here is limited to four people per site.
Stone Mountain State Park
With rock climbing and hiking, Stone Mountain is a top spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, Stone Mountain State Park is named for the 600-foot granite dome that rises from a valley to create the centerpiece of this outdoor hot spot. Rock climbers scale the towering landmark and look down on Hutchinson Homestead, a restored, 19th-century mountain farm that hosts ranger-led tours. You can also explore the park’s 13,747 rugged acres by hiking its 16 miles of trails that wind through quiet forests abundant with wildlife, or by fly-fishing in more than 17 miles of designated trout waters. Stone Mountain’s cascading waterfalls and brisk mountain streams are perfect for cooling off afterward. A single campground offers 90 sites for tents and RVs, while six permitted backpacking sites lie along Widow's Creek Trail.
Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, Stone Mountain State Park is named for the 600-foot granite dome that rises from a valley to create the centerpiece of this outdoor hot spot. Rock climbers scale the towering landmark and look down on Hutchinson Homestead, a restored, 19th-century mountain farm that hosts ranger-led tours. You can also explore the park’s 13,747 rugged acres by hiking its 16 miles of trails that wind through quiet forests abundant with wildlife, or by fly-fishing in more than 17 miles of designated trout waters. Stone Mountain’s cascading waterfalls and brisk mountain streams are perfect for cooling off afterward. A single campground offers 90 sites for tents and RVs, while six permitted backpacking sites lie along Widow's Creek Trail.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Stone Mountain State Park
Among 14,200 acres of lush wilderness is the Stone Mountain of North Carolina. This 600 foot granite dome is a striking sight to behold. Meadows and 20 miles of trout waters surround this beaut. Camping here provides a great opportunity to discover natures secrets and even learn something new. Take to the river for fly-fishing or hop on the 18 mil Read more...
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Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
Stone Mountain State Park is open year-round and at its busiest during summer, which is the best time for hiking and educational programming. If visiting in the summer months, it’s a good idea to make reservations and arrive early, especially on weekends. If planning to go rock climbing on Stone Mountain, you may want to avoid the hottest months.
Know Before You Go
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