This winter, take and send us your best and most creative shots of the Park for a chance to win complimentary Park access and bragging rights all year long. Each season offers something uniquely beautiful, and we cannot wait to see the photos you snap! GREAT PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO 3 WINNING ENTRIES Read More
Kick off the new year in Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park during this First Day Hike! Start your morning bright and early with a stroll, hike, or bike ride up the 3.2-mile Park road. Usually restricted to motor vehicle traffic only, there will be no cars in your way if you show up Read More
Join a Park Naturalist this winter and meet some of our “Wilder Teammates.” Our live Animal Ambassadors help bring the season to life while teaching about local wildlife and how they survive and adapt during the chillier months. Get some fresh air and meet us on the Outcroppings Deck daily at 2pm. Cost: Included with Read More
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of Chimney Rock’s iconic elevator? Join a staff expert on this exclusive tour of the mechanics and history of this NC landmark. The tour will include areas crucial to elevator operation that have never been open to the public. *This event is exclusive to Annual Read More
Join us for one of our favorite days of the year! Chimney Rock’s hardworking woodchuck will make a prediction not only about how much more winter we will have, but who will be the Super Bowl winner. *Due to forecasted inclement weather our 21st Annual Groundhog Day celebration will now be held virtually. Check Read More
Discover the quiet magic of winter at Chimney Rock. Join a local Naturalist and learn about what makes winter unique here at the Rock, and what our local birds are up to this time of year. Spend the morning enjoying the calm of Hickory Nut Gorge in February. Cost: Includes Park Admission: $25 Adult, $11 Read More
