Picnic Spots Near Me in Newport, nc
Fort Macon State Park
2303 East Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, NC
Fort Macon State Park has multiple personalities as the site of a perfectly restored Civil War-era fort, a museum-quality coastal education center and an unspoiled shoreline for swimming, surf... Read More
Hammocks Beach State Park
1572 Hammocks Beach Road, Swansboro, NC
A crown jewel of the North Carolina coast and Hammocks Beach State Park is Bear Island—a 3-mile-long, undeveloped barrier island accessible by the park’s passenger ferry or private ferry, or by... Read More
Goose Creek State Park
2190 Camp Leach Road, Washington, NC
The eight miles of trails at Goose Creek State Park lead visitors through a broad range of coastal experiences—live oaks draped in Spanish moss, wetlands along the Pamlico Sound and a cypress... Read More
Pettigrew State Park
2252 Lake Shore Road, Creswell, NC
Visitors can explore 16,000-acre Lake Phelps and its surrounding landscape by land or water at Pettigrew State Park. The fishing is legendary and boaters with kayaks, canoes and shallow-draft... Read More
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
240 Park Entrance Road, Seven Springs, NC
The site of Cliffs of the Neuse State Park, with impressive cliffs overlooking the Neuse River, has been a landmark for centuries. Five hiking trails explore the riverside habitats and their... Read More
Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC
With a marina providing access to some of North Carolina's best fishing spots, a secluded camping area beneath towering trees, and miles of hiking trails that traverse a variety of distinct... Read More
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
1000 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach, NC
Alternate between nearly six miles of pristine beach and trails through salt marsh brimming with wildlife at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, a park touching both the Atlantic Ocean and the... Read More
Lake Waccamaw State Park
1866 State Park Drive, Lake Waccamaw, NC
A visit to Lake Waccamaw State Park unveils one of the most unique bodies of water in the world and one of the greatest geological mysteries—the phenomenon of Carolina Bays with species of... Read More
Merchants Millpond State Park
176 Millpond Road, Gatesville, NC
Southern swamp and hardwood forest mingle at Merchants Millpond State Park, adorning the landscape with massive bald cypress trees, beech groves, Spanish moss and exotic wildlife. Canoes can be... Read More
Jockey's Ridge State Park
300 W. Carolista Drive, Nags Head, NC
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Jockey's Ridge is the tallest living natural sand dune system in the Eastern United States. Its height varies from 80 to 100 feet, depending on weather... Read More
Jones Lake State Park
4117 Hwy 242 N, Elizabethtown, NC
Jones Lake State Park has long been a community destination for lazy picnics under the shade of tall pines and swimming in the lake’s shallow, warm waters. The park surrounds two of the many... Read More
Medoc Mountain State Park
1541 Medoc State Park Road, Hollister, NC
Serenity seems to pervade Medoc Mountain State Park, enhanced by gentle Fishing Creek and a scenic open meadow that spreads from the picnic grounds. Anglers and paddlers are drawn to Fishing... 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
William B. Umstead State Park
8801 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC
Hikers, trail runners, bicyclists and equestrians cherish the extensive network of hiking and multi-use trails at William B. Umstead State Park. Trailheads on both sides of the park—accessible... Read More
Falls Lake State Recreation Area
13304 Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC
Falls Lake State Recreation Area is a collective of seven access areas scattered around the shoreline of this undeveloped, 12,000-acre reservoir. More than 300 campsites at four of the access... Read More
Kerr Lake State Recreation Area
6254 Satterwhite Point Road, Henderson, NC
Kerr Lake State Recreation Area is a collective of seven access areas scattered around the shoreline of this 50,000-acre reservoir that reaches into Virginia. Hundreds of campsites among five... 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
