Park Details

Name:	Morrow Mountain State Park
Address:	29104 Morrow Mountain Rd
	Albemarle
	North Carolina
	28001
Phone:	1-704-982-4402
Fax:	1-704-982-5323
Email:	Morrow.Mountain@ncmail.net
URL:	http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/momo/home.html

Category

• State park or recreation area managed by a state agency

General Description

This park was created in 1939 by land donations and acquisitions by the State of North Carolina. It is culturally rich in Native American history as well as European settlers. This history includes the Kron Homesite, including the home, greenhouse and doctors office. Native Americans once mined Rhyolite at the top of Morrow Mountain used in making spear and arrow heads. Quarries were also created when the park was set up in the 1930''s. This park offers a wide variety of activities for the outdoor enthusiast including 16 miles of bridle trails and 15 miles of hiking trails. Morrow Mountain also offers 6 back country backpacking sites, 6 group camping sites, 106 family camping sites and 6 cabins. The parks also offers a swimming pool throughout the summer months. The park borders the union of the Yadkin, Uwharrie and Pee Dee River and offers canoeing rentals and shore-line fishing. A boat ramp allows anglers and water enthusiasts to launch watercraft.

Accessibility Features

General Accessibility Features

• Accessible tent camp sites
• Accessible cabin/shelter camp sites
• Accessible bathrooms
• Accessible routes from accessible camp sites to accessible comfort stations/restrooms
• Accessible viewing areas or outlooks
• Accessible picnic tables/areas
• Accessible boat docks or piers
• Accessible fishing locations
• Accessible swimming pools and/or spas

Amenities and Lodging

• Accessible lodging rooms
• Accessible food service areas

Information and Interpretation Features

• Nature centers, visitor centers and/or museums that are accessible for people using mobility devices
• Exhibits located on accessible routes
• Brochures or program guides provide information on its accessibility features
• A website that can be read by screen readers
• A website in which accessibility information is included