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Wooden bridge leading to a grassy area with a small wooden structure. The structure is the bathroom for the group campground.

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Pettigrew State Park, NC

ByAlison W April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

Pettigrew State Park in NC offers a quiet getaway with a small campground and pretty trails along Phelps Lake.

A short waterfall coming over a large, flat rock into a pool. It is surrounded by green trees.

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Best NC State Parks to Visit in Spring

ByAlison W March 16, 2024March 16, 2024

North Carolina’s State Parks have a lot to offer and spring is a great time to visit.

The end of a wooden pier with a wooden bench on either side and stairs leading into a blue lake.

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Lake Waccamaw State Park, NC

ByAlison W February 2, 2024February 2, 2024

Lake Waccamaw State Park, NC is the perfect place for winter camping, summer boating. Pretty trails offer easy hiking for every level.

Blue river lined with cypress trees coming out of the water on the edges.

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Lumber River State Park, NC

ByAlison W January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

Lumber River State Park has 2 access areas with hiking, camping, and fishing. It’s the perfect place to take the family for a getaway.

Wooden boardwalk with covered area in the middle over a rough lake that is kicked up by winds.

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Singletary Lake State Park, NC

ByAlison W January 19, 2024February 2, 2024

Singletary Lake State Park has two group camps for non profits and easy hiking trails for families. You can also visit nearby Bay Tree Lake for a quiet afternoon.