Park Details

Name:	South Mountains State Park
Address:	3001 South Mountain Park Avenue
	Connelly Springs
	North Carolina
	28612
Phone:	828-433-4772
Fax:	828-433-4778
Email:	south.mountains@ncmail.net
URL:	www.ncsparks.net

Category

• State park or recreation area managed by a state agency

General Description

Nestled deep in the woods, South Mountains State Park is the perfect place to enjoy nature. Here you can see a majestic mountain range peeking out from the gently rolling landscape of the piedmont.

The park includes elevations up to 3,000 feet, a waterfall dropping 80 feet and more than 40 miles of trails. From equestrian camping to trout fishing, mountain biking to picnicking, a number of activities are available at South Mountains State Park.

South Mountains State Park is one of the state\\''s most rugged parks. Hike along the Jacob Fork River on Hemlock Nature Trail, a 3/4 mile self-guided accessible trail. Picnic along the Jacob Fork River. Camp in the family campground.

Accessibility Features

General Accessibility Features

• Accessible tent camp sites
• Accessible bathrooms
• Accessible trails
• Accessible picnic tables/areas
• Accessible fishing locations

Amenities and Lodging

• No accessible amenities and lodging

Information and Interpretation Features

• Nature centers, visitor centers and/or museums that are accessible for people using mobility devices
• Interior exhibits with tactile opportunities (such as tactile maps, models and/or objects)
• Exhibits located on accessible routes
• Exhibits with tactile opportunities (such as tactile maps, models, and/or objects) on accessible routes
• Brochures or program guides provide information on its accessibility features
• Park brochures readily available in alternate formats (braille, large print, audio, computer disc)
• Signage in alternate formats (Braille, large print, audio, etc)
• A website in which accessibility information is included