365 Things to Do in Raleigh | Raven Rock State Park
Hiking, Camping, Fishing, and More
Raven Rock State Park is located in Lillington, NC, about 1 hour from the Raleigh area and about 30 minutes from Sanford.
Address: 3009 Raven Rock Road, Lillington, NC 27546
Phone: (910) 893-4888
November - February: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
March - May, September October: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
June - August: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Raven Rock offers hiking, camping, picnicking, canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, and educational events.
There are 11 hiking trails and 2 bridle trails.
Campbell Creek Loop Trail is the one "moderate" difficulty trail, and leads to the Lanier Falls overlook.
Most trails are kid and pet friendly. Horses are only allowed on designated bridle trails.
Raven Rock Loop Trail leads to the 150 foot tall, more than 1 mile long Raven Rock.
Raven Rock State Park rangers regularly hold educational events.
Educational materials are designed for grades 5-8.
Topics of interest include the geoloic processes that created Raven Rock along the fall zone.
Fishing is best at the Fish Traps (located on Fish Traps Trail) and the mouth of Campbell Creek (located on Campbell Creek Loop Trail).
The rapids at Lanier Falls and Fish Traps along the Cape Fear River offer 56 miles of canoeing.
After a long day of hiking or fishing, visit one of the picnic areas for lunch. There are a total of 27 picnic tables and 8 grills.
There is even a handicap-accessible table.
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