Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, glamping or camper cabins
- Official site
- ncparks.gov(919) 778-6234
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park is a park in Wayne County, about 11 miles southeast of Goldsboro.
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, biking, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 3 camping areas, with RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and group camping. Roofed lodging includes cabins and camper cabins or similar shelters.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other — January | Daily | 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
| Other — March | Daily | 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. | — |
| Other — May | Daily | 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. | — |
| Park | The park is closed on Christmas Day. The park is open during all other holidays. | ||
| Visitor center | Daily | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Swimming | Swim Lake: Closed for the 2026 season. | ||
| Other | Boat Rentals: Closed for the 2026 Season. | ||
Official wording
January: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
February: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
March: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
April: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
May: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
June: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
July: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
August: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
September: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
October: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
November: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
December: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The park is closed on Christmas Day. The park is open during all other holidays.
Visitor Center: Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On weekends, the visitor center may close for 1 hour at midday.
Swim Lake: Closed for the 2026 season.
Boat Rentals: Closed for the 2026 Season.
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On weekends, the visitor center may close for 1 hour at midday.
Swim Lake: Closed for the 2026 season.
Boat Rentals: Closed for the 2026 Season.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
Free entry at most parks ('Most state parks are free to enter'); per-vehicle day-use fees at the reservoir SRAs (Falls Lake, Jordan Lake, Kerr Lake) and fees for swimming, boat launches, rentals, ferries and camping.
Statewide fee rule from North Carolina's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
North Carolina park passes
- Annual Pass for Reservoirs — $70 Details
- Annual Pass — $100 Details
- Annual Pass with 4WD Beach Access — $200. Annual Pass benefits plus four-wheel-drive beach access Details
From the North Carolina state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (northcarolinastateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-877-722-6762
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet
Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tent, Trailer and RV Camping – Some Full Hookups The family campground at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park is located in a wooded area near the park office and is open year-round. Occupancy for each site is limited to one family or six people per site, and a limit of one RV and one tent; one pop-up and one tent; or two tents per site.
The campground has a bathhouse with toilets and hot showers available to all campers. There are also potable water spigots and trash and recycling bins around the campground loop for campers to use. Firewood is available for purchase at the visitor center or the camp store. A dump station is also provided,… | — | Tent, Trailer and RV Camping – Some Full HookupsShowers | — |
| Camper Cabins Camper cabins are located on sites 7, 9, and 11. These cabins sleep six people in two rooms, one with a queen bed (sleeps two) and the other room with two sets of twin-sized bunk beds.
Campers must bring their own pillows and sleeping bags or linens, as these are not provided. Each cabin features electricity, heating and air conditioning. Potable water is available outside. There are no restrooms inside the cabin, and campers must use the nearby bathhouse. Outside the cabin, there is a picnic table and a fire ring. Cabin 9 has a charcoal grill. There are also Adirondack chairs by the front… | — | — | |
| Group Camping – Primitive Walk-In Tent Campsites A portion of the park has been set aside as a primitive camping area for organized groups. There are four sites available that can each accommodate up to 30 people.
These are walk-in campsites, and all camping equipment and supplies must be carried to the sites, which are located a short walk from the parking area.
Each site has picnic tables, a fire pit, and a grill. Drinking water, waterless toilets, and trash and recycling bins are located nearby.
Reservations are required. Group camping is available year-round.
Cancellation Policy for Group Campsites
Please note that if you need to… | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping
- Camper cabins
- Tent sites
- Trailer and RV sites (with electric, water, and sewer hookups)
- Group tent sites
- Dump station
- Showers
- Firewood
Tent, Trailer and RV Camping – Some Full Hookups
The family campground at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park is located in a wooded area near the park office and is open year-round. Occupancy for each site is limited to one family or six people per site, and a limit of one RV and one tent; one pop-up and one tent; or two tents per site.
The campground has a bathhouse with toilets and hot showers available to all campers. There are also potable water spigots and trash and recycling bins around the campground loop for campers to use. Firewood is available for purchase at the visitor center or the camp store. A dump station is also provided, located between sites 19 and 21.
There are 12 sites with full RV hookups: sites 1 to 6, 8, 10, 12, 28, 30, and 32. Potable drinking water, a dedicated wastewater at each site, and 30- and 50-amp service are available at these sites. There are also 18 standard campsites. All sites have a picnic table and grill or fire ring.
Campsite 6, with full RV hookups, is accessible for people with limited mobility or disabilities. Please do not reserve an accessible site if no one in your group needs it, unless it is the only site left available when you are making your reservation.
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Camper Cabins
Camper cabins are located on sites 7, 9, and 11. These cabins sleep six people in two rooms, one with a queen bed (sleeps two) and the other room with two sets of twin-sized bunk beds.
Campers must bring their own pillows and sleeping bags or linens, as these are not provided. Each cabin features electricity, heating and air conditioning. Potable water is available outside. There are no restrooms inside the cabin, and campers must use the nearby bathhouse. Outside the cabin, there is a picnic table and a fire ring. Cabin 9 has a charcoal grill. There are also Adirondack chairs by the front door.
Cabin 9 is accessible for people with limited mobility or disabilities. Please do not reserve an accessible site if no one in your group needs it, unless it is the only site left available when you are making your reservation.
All cabins are non-smoking. Pets are prohibited; service animals and authorized search and rescue dogs are permitted. Cooking and open flames are not allowed inside the cabins. Each cabin has parking space for two vehicles.
Cancellation Policy for Cabins
Please note that cabin reservations must be cancelled at least 14 days prior to the scheduled arrival date. No refunds are issued after the 14-day mark, but campers may reschedule to another date and will be charged only the cancellation fees.
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Group Camping – Primitive Walk-In Tent Campsites
A portion of the park has been set aside as a primitive camping area for organized groups. There are four sites available that can each accommodate up to 30 people.
These are walk-in campsites, and all camping equipment and supplies must be carried to the sites, which are located a short walk from the parking area.
Each site has picnic tables, a fire pit, and a grill. Drinking water, waterless toilets, and trash and recycling bins are located nearby.
Reservations are required. Group camping is available year-round.
Cancellation Policy for Group Campsites
Please note that if you need to cancel your group campsite reservations, you have until 14 days prior to the scheduled arrival date. No refunds are issued after the 14-day mark, but campers may reschedule to another date and will be charged only the cancellation fees.
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From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
HikingBikingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingFishingPicnickingBoatingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Trail | 0.5 mi | Moderate | 0.5-mile loop; Blaze: red circlesHiking only |
| Galax Trail | 0.5 mi | Easy | 0.5-mile loop; Blaze: blue circlesHiking only |
| Lake Trail | 1.9 mi | Moderate | 1.9-mile one way; Blaze: yellow diamondsBikingHiking |
| Old Wagon Path | 0.4 mi | Easy | 0.4-mile one way; Blaze: red diamondsHiking only |
| Longleaf Trail | 0.4 mi | Easy | 0.4-mile one way; Blaze: white diamondsBikingHiking |
| Sand Path | 1.8 mi | Moderate | 1.8-mile one way; Blaze: noneBikingHiking |
| Spanish Moss Trail | 0.5 mi | Moderate | 0.5-mile loop; Blaze: orange circlesHiking only |
| 350-Yard Trail | 0.2 mi | Moderate | 0.2-mile one way; Blaze: white circlesHiking only |
Trail descriptions from the park
Trails: Open
Bird Trail (0.5-mile loop; Blaze: red circles), Moderate, Hiking only
Galax Trail (0.5-mile loop; Blaze: blue circles), Easy, Hiking only
Lake Trail (1.9-mile one way; Blaze: yellow diamonds), Moderate, Biking/Hiking
Old Wagon Path (0.4-mile one way; Blaze: red diamonds), Easy, Hiking only
Longleaf Trail (0.4-mile one way; Blaze: white diamonds), Easy, Biking/Hiking
Sand Path (1.8-mile one way; Blaze: none), Moderate, Biking/Hiking
Spanish Moss Trail (0.5-mile loop; Blaze: orange circles), Moderate, Hiking only
350-Yard Trail (0.2-mile one way; Blaze: white circles), Moderate, Hiking only
Swimming
Swimming (seasonal)
Boating and paddling
Paddling
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Amphitheater
- Group facilities
- Restrooms: not available (stated by the park)
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Glamping or camper cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 240 Park Entrance Road
Seven Springs, NC 28578 - Nearest town
- Goldsboro — about 11 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.2386, -77.8844 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (919) 778-6234
- cliffs.neuse@ncparks.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- North Carolina State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- NC State Parks 'Catalog: Find a State Park Access' (paged Drupal view, ?page=0..6)
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology