Events

Come celebrate National Public Lands Day and help maintain some of the most used trails in Chimney Rock State Park. Join Rangers in trail work across the park making sure Read More

Rise and shine! There’s only a few times a year when visitors can watch the sunrise over Lake Lure and Hickory Nut Gorge, and this one is just for you Read More

The trails come alive in fall as the trees transform into gorgeous hues visible throughout the Park. We can’t wait to see the photos you capture as you enjoy fall Read More

Join us to celebrate North Carolina, a.k.a. "The Great Trails State!" Chimney Rock offers six great trails for you to explore on this special day. We will also be hosting Read More

Watch as the Park comes alive under the shadow of darkness on this guided evening excursion with a naturalist. Do you know which animals come out along the Hickory Nut Read More

Fall color is not only the reason people travel to WNC each year, it’s also one of the annual highlights for locals. Toward the end of the season Hickory Nut Read More

Spend an hour hiking one of the Parks' six trails with a naturalist. Discover the fall flora and fauna of the Park while learning more about the history of this Read More

Come join a Park Ranger to learn about the Party Rock Wildfire of 2016 and the fascinating world of wildfires in North Carolina State Parks!   To Learn More Click Read More

Chimney Rock honors veterans, reservists, retired and active military personnel with a free visit to Chimney Rock State Park from November 10-15, 2026. No reservations required. Tickets must be purchased Read More

Take a break from the ordinary and join us for a mindfulness slow saunter, deepening our awareness of our relationship with the more-than-human world." Forest Bathing is a practice that Read More