Eno River State Park
Notice: Cole Mill Access - CLOSED — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- ncparks.gov(919) 383-1686
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 3
Partial closure Fews Ford Access and Visitor Center - PARTIALLY OPENFews Ford Access and Visitor Center: partially open
Posted by the park. Official alert
Closure Cole Mill Access - CLOSEDCole Mill Access: closed
Posted by the park. Official alert
Partial closure Hiking Trails: Open/ClosedSee "Trails" for more information or call Park Office
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Eno River State Park is a park in Orange County, about 5 miles east of Hillsborough.
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 2 camping areas (tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and group camping).
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. – 7 p.m. | — |
| Other — March | Daily | 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. | — |
| Other — May | Daily | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Other — November | Daily | 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. | — |
| Park | The park is closed on Christmas Day. The park is open during all other holidays. | ||
| Other — January | Daily | 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. | — |
| Other — March | Daily | 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. | — |
| Other — May | Daily | 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. | — |
| Other — November | Daily | 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Other — January | Daily | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | — |
| Other — March | Daily | 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Other — May | Daily | 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. | — |
| Other — November | Daily | 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. | — |
| Visitor center | Daily | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Other — January | Daily | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
| Other — March | Daily | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. | — |
| Other — May | Daily | 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. | — |
Official wording
January: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
February: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
March: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
April: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
May: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
June: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
July: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
August: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
September: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
October: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
November: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
December: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The park is closed on Christmas Day. The park is open during all other holidays.
January: 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
February: 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
March: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
April: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
May: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
June: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
July: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
August: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
September: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
October: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
November: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
December: 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The park is closed on Christmas Day. The park is open during all other holidays.
January: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
February: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
March: 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
April: 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
May: 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
June: 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
July: 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
August: 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
September: 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
October: 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
November: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
December: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The park is closed on Christmas Day. The park is open during all other holidays.
Visitor Center: The visitor center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. From March through October, the visitor center is open until 8 p.m. on Fridays. The visitor center is closed on Christmas Day. The visitor center is open during all other holidays.
January: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m
February: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
March: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
April: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
May: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
June: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
July: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
August: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
September: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
October: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
November: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
December: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The visitor center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. From March through October, the visitor center is open until 8 p.m. on Fridays. The visitor center is closed on Christmas Day. The visitor center is open during all other holidays.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backpack Camping Find solitude and peace among tall trees and a symphony of forest creatures camping at Eno River State Park.
At Fews Ford access, follow a secondary trail off the Fanny's Ford Trail to reach the Fanny's Ford campground, 1 mile from the parking area. There are five sites on a hill a short distance from the river.
At Cole Mill access, follow the Bobbitt Hole Trail to the Piper Creek campground, about 1.2 miles from the parking area. Each site has a pad for tents, fire ring, lantern hook, and bench. A pit toilet serves each campground.
All sites require hiking in and supplies must be carried… | — | — | |
| Group Camping The Cox Mountain group campsite is a short distance from the Cox Mountain Trail and the suspension bridge across the river. It is set on a wooded ridge. The hike is 3/8 of a mile from the parking area. The site can accommodate up to 26 people.
The Buckquarter Creek group campsite has two sites near the junction of Buckquarter and Martin Cabin creeks, just off the Ridge Trail. The hike is 1.2 miles from the parking area. Each site accommodates up to 15 people.
All group sites have tent pads, picnic tables, fire rings with benches, and a pit toilet. All tents must fit on the pads.
Reservations… | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping at Fews Ford
- Tent sites (backpacking only)
- Group tent sites (backpacking only)
- Firewood (free to campers, as available)
Camping at Cole Mill
- Tent sites (backpacking only)
- Firewood (free to campers, as available)
There are no camping facilities at other accesses.
Backpack Camping
Find solitude and peace among tall trees and a symphony of forest creatures camping at Eno River State Park.
At Fews Ford access, follow a secondary trail off the Fanny's Ford Trail to reach the Fanny's Ford campground, 1 mile from the parking area. There are five sites on a hill a short distance from the river.
At Cole Mill access, follow the Bobbitt Hole Trail to the Piper Creek campground, about 1.2 miles from the parking area. Each site has a pad for tents, fire ring, lantern hook, and bench. A pit toilet serves each campground.
All sites require hiking in and supplies must be carried in. There is no potable water source at the sites.
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Group Camping
The Cox Mountain group campsite is a short distance from the Cox Mountain Trail and the suspension bridge across the river. It is set on a wooded ridge. The hike is 3/8 of a mile from the parking area. The site can accommodate up to 26 people.
The Buckquarter Creek group campsite has two sites near the junction of Buckquarter and Martin Cabin creeks, just off the Ridge Trail. The hike is 1.2 miles from the parking area. Each site accommodates up to 15 people.
All group sites have tent pads, picnic tables, fire rings with benches, and a pit toilet. All tents must fit on the pads.
Reservations are required for group campsites.
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
HikingCanoeing and kayakingFishingPicnickingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Mill Trail | 1.2 mi | Easy | 1.2-mile loop; Blaze: yellow circles; Status: closedHiking only |
| Bobbitt Hole Trail | 1.65 mi | Easy | 1.65-mile loop; Blaze: red circles; Status: closedHiking only |
| Pea Creek Trail | 1.3 mi | Easy | 1.3-mile loop; Blaze: blue circles; Status: closedHiking only |
| Dunnagan Trail | 1.8 mi | Easy | 1.8-mile loop; Blaze: red circles; Status: openHiking only |
| Pump Station Trail | 1.5 mi | Easy | 1.5-mile loop; Blaze: red circles; Status: openHiking only |
| Laurel Bluffs Trail – East | 2.2 mi | Easy | 2.2-mile one way; Blaze: yellow circles; Status: openHiking only |
| Laurel Bluffs Trail – Middle | 2.5 mi | Easy | 2.5-mile one way; Blaze: yellow circles; Status: openHiking only |
| Laurel Bluffs Trail – West | 1.4 mi | Easy | 1.4-mile one way; Blaze: yellow circles; Status: openHiking only |
| Mountains-to-Sea State Trail | 7.5 mi | Easy | 7.5-mile one way; Blaze: white circles; Status: openHiking only |
| Cox Mountain Trail | 4.1 mi | Moderate | 4.1-mile loop; Blaze: blue circles; Status: closedHiking only |
| Fanny's Ford Trail | 1.01 mi | Easy | 1.01-mile loop; Blaze: purple circles; Status: closedHiking only |
| Eno Trace / K.I.P. Track Trail | 0.5 mi | Easy | 0.5-mile loop; Blaze: red circles; Status: openHiking only |
| Buckquarter Creek Trail | 1.5 mi | Moderate | 1.5-mile loop; Blaze: red circles; Status: openHiking only |
| Holden Mill Trail -Upland section OPEN; riverside CLOSED | 2.6 mi | Moderate | 2.6-mile loop; Blaze: yellow circles; Status: closedHiking only |
| Fieldstone Trail | 0.6 mi | Easy | 0.6-mile one way; Blaze: blue circles; Status: openHiking only |
| Ridge Trail | 1.27 mi | Moderate | 1.27-mile one way; Blaze: blue horseshoes; Status: openHiking only |
| Shakori Trail | 1.04 mi | Moderate | 1.04-mile one way; Blaze: yellow horseshoes; Status: openHiking only |
| Knight Trail | 0.34 mi | Moderate | 0.34-mile one way; Blaze: red horseshoes; Status: openHiking only |
| Piedmont Trail | 0.18 mi | Easy | 0.18-mile one way; Blaze: red horseshoes; Status: openHiking only |
| Cabe Lands Trail | 1.2 mi | Easy | 1.2-mile loop; Blaze: red circles; Status: openHiking only |
| Eno Quarry Trail | 0.8 mi | Easy | 0.8-mile loop; Blaze: blue circles; Status: openHiking only |
| Big Bend Trail | 0.3 mi | Easy | 0.3-mile; Blaze: blue circles; Status: openHiking only |
| Occoneechee Speedway Trail | 0.8 mi | Easy | 0.8-mile loop; Blaze: yellow circles; Status: openHiking onlyAccessible |
| Spectator Trace Trail | 0.4 mi | Easy | 0.4-mile; Blaze: red circles; Status: openHiking only |
Trail descriptions from the park
Hiking Trails: Open/Closed. See "Trails" for more information or call Park Office
Cole Mill Trail (1.2-mile loop; Blaze: yellow circles; Status: closed), Easy, Hiking only
Bobbitt Hole Trail (1.65-mile loop; Blaze: red circles; Status: closed), Easy, Hiking only
Pea Creek Trail (1.3-mile loop; Blaze: blue circles; Status: closed), Easy, Hiking only
Dunnagan Trail (1.8-mile loop; Blaze: red circles; Status: open), Easy, Hiking only
Pump Station Trail (1.5-mile loop; Blaze: red circles; Status: open), Easy, Hiking only
Laurel Bluffs Trail – East (2.2-mile one way; Blaze: yellow circles; Status: open), Easy, Hiking only
Laurel Bluffs Trail – Middle (2.5-mile one way; Blaze: yellow circles; Status: open), Easy, Hiking only
Laurel Bluffs Trail – West (1.4-mile one way; Blaze: yellow circles; Status: open), Easy, Hiking only
Mountains-to-Sea State Trail (7.5-mile one way; Blaze: white circles; Status: open), Easy, Hiking only
Cox Mountain Trail (4.1-mile loop; Blaze: blue circles; Status: closed), Moderate, Hiking only
Fanny's Ford Trail (1.01-mile loop; Blaze: purple circles; Status: closed), Easy, Hiking only
Eno Trace / K.I.P. Track Trail (0.5-mile loop; Blaze: red circles; Status: open), Easy, Hiking only
Buckquarter Creek Trail (1.5-mile loop; Blaze: red circles; Status: open), Moderate, Hiking only
Holden Mill Trail -Upland section OPEN; riverside CLOSED (2.6-mile loop; Blaze: yellow circles; Status: closed), Moderate, Hiking only
Fieldstone Trail (0.6-mile one way; Blaze: blue circles; Status: open), Easy, Hiking only
Ridge Trail (1.27-mile one way; Blaze: blue horseshoes; Status: open), Moderate, Hiking only
Shakori Trail (1.04-mile one way; Blaze: yellow horseshoes; Status: open), Moderate, Hiking only
Knight Trail (0.34-mile one way; Blaze: red horseshoes; Status: open), Moderate, Hiking only
Piedmont Trail (0.18-mile one way; Blaze: red horseshoes; Status: open), Easy, Hiking only
Cabe Lands Trail (1.2-mile loop; Blaze: red circles; Status: open), Easy, Hiking only
Eno Quarry Trail (0.8-mile loop; Blaze: blue circles; Status: open), Easy, Hiking only
Big Bend Trail (0.3-mile; Blaze: blue circles; Status: open), Easy, Hiking only
Occoneechee Speedway Trail (0.8-mile loop; Blaze: yellow circles; Status: open), Easy, Hiking only
Spectator Trace Trail (0.4-mile; Blaze: red circles; Status: open), Easy, Hiking only
Boating and paddling
Paddling
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Group facilities
- Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)
Camping
- Tent camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group camping
✓ 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
- 4950 Howe St.
Durham, NC 27705 - Nearest town
- Hillsborough — about 5 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.0783, -79.0050
- Phone
- (919) 383-1686
- eno.river@ncparks.gov
Entrances
- Fews Ford Access and Visitor Center — 6131 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC 27705
- Cabelands Access — 4950 Howe St., Durham, NC 27705
- Cole Mill Access — 4390 Old Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC 27712
- Occoneechee Speedway Access — 320 Elizabeth Brady Rd., Hillsborough, NC 27278
- Pleasant Green Access — 4770 Pleasant Green Road, Durham, NC 27705
- Pump Station Access — 4023 Rivermont Road, Durham, NC 27712
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. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology