Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Eno River adventure.
Eno River State Park is an oasis of river access, forests, and hike-in camping outside of Durham.
A quick 10 miles from Durham, Eno River State Park is a riparian refuge featuring 14 miles of the winding Eno River and 31 miles of hiking trails. The fast-running and shallow Eno River is ideal for fly fishing, wading, and paddling. After a good rain, canoers and kayakers may encounter class I, II, and III rapids. Although there are no frontcountry (drive-up) campgrounds at Eno River State Park, the park has two backcountry campgrounds that require 1- to 1.2-mile hikes in. With fire pits, benches, tent pads, and lantern hooks, the Eno River campsites offer cozy and immersive forest camping experiences. If you’re looking for a frontcountry camping alternative nearby, check out the Falls Lake State Recreation Area.
Eno River State Park’s campgrounds are open year round. Spring visitors may encounter wildflowers and stronger currents on the Eno River. Come autumn, the park’s deciduous trees put on a lovely fall foliage transformation. Summer highs are in the upper 80s, while winter visitors should come prepared for freezing temperatures and the possibility of snow or ice.