Picnic Spots Near Me in Matthews, nc
Pharr Mill Park
6775 Pharr Mill Road, Harrisburg, NC
Pharr Mill Park is certified by the National Wildlife Federation as a Wildlife Habitat. Pharr Mill Park is operated by the Town of Harrisburg in partnership with Cabarrus... Read More
Stowe Park
24 South Main Street, Belmont, NC
Stowe Park is one of our most popular and central parks in Belmont. With so many inviting attractions and being in downtown, it holds many visitors from far and near.
Read MoreLake Norman State Park
759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC
Lake Norman State Park, on the largest manmade lake in North Carolina, boasts one of the region’s more popular mountain biking network, offering 30.5 miles of single-track trail. Nearby are a... Read More
Crowders Mountain State Park
522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC
Companion peaks at Crowders Mountain State Park—The Pinnacle and Crowders Mountain—offer challenging hikes, towering cliffs and 25-mile views of the surrounding piedmont. Eleven trails range... Read More
Morrow Mountain State Park
49104 Morrow Mountain Road, Albemarle, NC
Choose an adventure at Morrow Mountain State Park, whether it’s hiking, camping, paddling, fishing, horseback riding, swimming or just taking in scenery on one of the highest points in the... Read More
South Mountains State Park
3001 South Mountain Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC
In one of the state’s most rugged areas, South Mountains State Park features elevations to 3,000 feet, an 80-foot waterfall, mountain streams and more than 40 miles of trails for hikers,... Read More
Pilot Mountain State Park
1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC
Rising abruptly more than 2,000 feet, Pilot Mountain has been a navigational landmark for centuries, and is a recreational landmark as well, offering miles of trails, camping, climbing and... Read More
Stone Mountain State Park
3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring Gap, NC
The massive granite dome at Stone Mountain State Park keeps watch on park visitors enjoying nearly every type of outdoor activity – camping, hiking, climbing, fishing, picnicking, horseback... Read More
Hanging Rock State Park
1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury, NC
Since its creation as a 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps project, Hanging Rock State Park has offered the best of a traditional outdoor experience with 73-site campground, picnic grounds,... Read More
New River State Park
358 New River State Park Road, Laurel Springs, NC
The New River was named a National Wild and Scenic River in 1976 and it wildly winds through some of the best North Carolina mountain scenery. New River State Park is base camp for exploration... Read More
Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC
Some of North Carolina’s most dramatic mountain scenery is found at Chimney Rock State Park, with the signature 315-foot spire overlooking Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure. Admission is charged... Read More
Lake Lure Tours Beach and Water Park
Lake Lure Hwy, Lake Lure, NC
On a hot day, people come from all around to enjoy the unique lakeside water park in the mountains of Lake Lure.
The beach by the lake is perhaps one of our community's most well known... Read More
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 State Highway 128, Burnsville, NC
One of those places that stand apart from the ordinary, Mount Mitchell’s dramatic summit is the highest point east of the Mississippi at 6,684 feet and was inspiration for one of the nation’s... Read More
Carvers Creek State Park
2505 Long Valley Road, Spring Lake, NC
Amenities at the relatively new Carvers Creek State Park have centered on Long Valley Farm, the historic retreat of a Rockefeller family member, as the park continues to develop recreation... Read More
Raven Rock State Park
3009 Raven Rock Road, Lillington, NC
The Cape Fear River is the frequent hiking destination for visitors entering Raven Rock State Park, whether it’s Lanier Falls, the Fish Traps rapids or the massive Raven Rock, an ageless... Read More
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
625 Virginia Cates Road, Hillsborough, NC
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area offers a quick escape into nature with its three miles of trail exploring riverside forests, bluffs reaching to the highest point in the area and... Read More
Eno River State Park
6101 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC
Eno River State Park—like its namesake—flows near urban areas of Durham and Orange counties with five scattered access areas, each just minutes from town amenities. The Eno River’s waters roll... Read More
