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State Park Overview |
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Eno River begins in northwest Orange County, flowing eastward approximately 33 miles until, along with the Little and Flat rivers, it forms the Neuse and flows into Falls Lake. The Enos waters roll through wilderness passing historic mill sites, river bluffs covered with flowering shrubs and fords used by early settlers. The river can run as swift as the wind and as gentle as a blowing breeze. But, upstream, rapids smash against rocks in the rivers path. Further down, the Eno meanders quietly through serene surroundings.
The valley of the river is narrow and steep-walled. The rolling landscape is carved and sculpted by swift-flowing water. Eno River State Park lies here, in the beauty of more than 2,600 acres of natural resources. Five access areas?Cabe Lands, Cole Mill, Fews Ford, Pleasant Green and Pump Station?offer entry into this largely unspoiled river environment.
Park hours*November-February, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.March and October, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.April, September, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.May-August, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.Closed Christmas Day*Park opening and closing times refer to Fews Ford Access. Cole Mill Access opens at 9 a.m. Pleasant Green and Cabelands accesses open at 830 a.m. These accesses close 30 minutes prior to the closing times listed above.
Park office hoursMonday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-430 p.m.
Friday, March-October, 8 a.m.-430 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.
Friday, November-February, 8 a.m.-430 p.m.
Saturday, March-October, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, November-February, 1-5 p.m.
Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
Closed state holidays |
Camping |
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Primitive camping Leave luxury behind and enjoy primitive camping at Eno River. Backpack camping facilities, available to families and groups, offer an opportunity to learn about the outdoors firsthand. All supplies, including water, must be packed to the sites.
Family camping Follow a secondary trail off Fannys Ford Trail to reach the primitive family campsites, approximately one mile from the camper parking lot in the Fews Ford access area. Five sites offer tent pads and a pit toilet. Due to the remoteness of the area, open fires are not permitted fires are restricted to camp stoves. Obtain a camping permit at the park office where sites are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis for a modest fee.
Group camping To reach the group camp, follow the trail from the camper parking lot at Fews Ford and cross a swinging bridge over the river to a shady, wooded ridge. The area has five tent pads and two fire rings, and the camp accommodates a maximum of 26 people. Benches, a fire pit and pit toilet are provided. Reservations are required for group camping, and a modest fee is charged. Click here to download a Group Camping Reservation Request form. |
Trails |
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Follow the river bank, journey through the woodlands or hike a short nature trail for a closer look at Eno River State Park. Hike Cox Mountain Trail for a challenging climb through a scenic hardwood forest. Travel along Bobbitts Hole Trail to one of the most scenic spots in the park, a place where water rushes around rocks and greenery overhangs stone-lined bluffs.
Eno River has approximately 21 miles of trails where you can enjoy nature at its best. All trails are blazed. See the park map for information on distance and difficulty.
Occoneechee Mountain, a nearby state natural area that is a administered by Eno River State Park, also offers hiking. |
Picnicking |
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Boating |
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Travel the Eno by canoe and encounter Class I, II and III rapids. Canoe access points are located in several areas of the park. Wear a life vest at all times, and please respect the rights of private land owners along the river.
Canoeing is best after a rain, which slightly raises the water level. Levels are measured on gauges on road bridges. The best canoeing levels are one to three feet. Levels below one foot require some portaging while levels above three feet are dangerous. Information on river conditions and put-in/take-out locations may be obtained at the park office.
The best rapids are located between Hillsborough and Roxboro Road in Durham. The river continues at a slower pace from there to Falls Lake. Watch for dangerous hydraulics below the Pleasant Green Dam. |
Fishing and Hunting |
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More Info | |
6101 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC 27705-9275 (919) 383-1686 eno.river@ncmail.net. Ecological information In spite of dense urban development nearby, the woodlands of Eno River State Park are a... | |
Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] Re Y-c-Night Heron on the Eno. To carolinabirds@duke.edu. Subject Re Y-c-Night Heron on the Eno. From "Lori Marlow"... | |
Eno River Bottomlands Location Orange and Durham Counties Total Size 2,694 acres. Habitats River/riparian, mixed forest, rocky cliff, old field Site Description Eno River is located in the... | |
Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] Eno River State Park Birds. To carolinabirds@duke.edu. Subject Eno River State Park Birds. From EKTatum@aol.com. ... |
Nature Programs |
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Rangers hold regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about Eno River State Park.
To arrange a special exploration of Eno River State Park for your group or class, contact the park office.
Educational materials about Eno River State Park have been developed for grades 5-7 and are correlated to North Carolinas competency-based curriculum in science, social studies, mathematics and English/language arts. The Eno River program introduces students to the Eno River and focuses on water quality, indicator species, water testing, watersheds, aquatic sampling, resource management and stewardship. Accompanying the program is a teachers booklet and workshop, free of charge to educators. |
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7721 Lebanon Rd
Mebane, NC
(919) 304-4026
| Brian's Gun & Tackle LLC
340 Trollingwood Rd
Haw River, NC
(336) 578-5177
| Z and J Bait Tackle & Grocery
8513 Roxboro Rd
Bahama, NC
(919) 471-1859
| Northern Bait & Tackle
5917 N Roxboro Rd
Durham, NC
(919) 477-4605
| Carolina Game & Fish
124 W King St
Hillsborough, NC
(919) 732-4182
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