Morrow Mountain State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- ncparks.gov(704) 982-4402
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
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Morrow Mountain State Park is a park in Stanly County, about 2 miles southeast of Badin.
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and boating. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals.
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. – 8 p.m. | — |
| Other — April | Daily | 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. | — |
| Other — May | Daily | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Park | Park day use areas close one (1) hour prior to gate closure. The park is closed on Christmas Day. The park is open during all other holidays. | ||
| Office | Daily | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
| Swimming | Swimming Pool: Closed for the Season. The number of visitors allowed into the pool area is determined by the number of lifeguards on duty. Once capacity has been reached no other visitors will be allowed to enter the pool unless someone leaves. Monday pool is limited to scheduled groups only. | ||
| Park — Dates: | Sat–Sun | 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Apr 6 – May 26 |
| Mon, Thu | 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | May 27 – Aug 31 | |
| Sat–Sun | 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Sep 1 – Oct 27 | |
Official wording
January: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
February: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
March: 7 a.m. to 8 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.
Park day use areas close one (1) hour prior to gate closure. The park is closed on Christmas Day. The park is open during all other holidays.
Park Office: Open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours may change on state holidays and weekends.
Swimming Pool: Closed for the Season. The number of visitors allowed into the pool area is determined by the number of lifeguards on duty. Once capacity has been reached no other visitors will be allowed to enter the pool unless someone leaves. Monday pool is limited to scheduled groups only.
Dates: Hours: April 6, 2024 through May 26, 2024: Open Saturdays and Sundays only10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 27, 2024 through Aug. 31, 2024: Open Thursdays-Mondays 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 1, 2024 through Oct. 27, 2024: Open Saturdays and Sundays only10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours may change on state holidays and weekends.
Swimming Pool: Closed for the Season. The number of visitors allowed into the pool area is determined by the number of lifeguards on duty. Once capacity has been reached no other visitors will be allowed to enter the pool unless someone leaves. Monday pool is limited to scheduled groups only.
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
Camping
- Vacation cabins
- Tent sites (including backpacking sites)
- Trailer and RV sites (some with electric hookups)
- Group tent sites
- Dump station
- Showers
- Firewood
Camping
Camping
SVG
Make a Camping Reservation
Find and book a campsite online at ncparks.gov/reservations or call 1-877-722-6762
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
HikingHorseback ridingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingFishingPicnickingBoatingHistoric sites and tours
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backpack Trail | 2 mi | Easy | 2.0 miles; Blaze: white circlesHiking only |
| Campground / Pool Trail | 0.8 mi | Easy | 0.8 miles; Blaze: white trianglesHiking only |
| Fall Mountain Trail | 4.1 mi | Moderate | 4.1-miles; Blaze: orange trianglesHiking only |
| Hattaway Mountain Trail | 3.3 mi | Strenuous | 3.3 miles; Blaze: orange squaresHiking only |
| Laurel Trail | 0.7 mi | Easy | 0.7 miles; Blaze: red hexagonsHiking only |
| Morrow Mountain Trail | 2.6 mi | Moderate | 2.6 miles; Blaze: blue trianglesHiking only |
| Mountain Loop Trail | 0.8 mi | Easy | 0.8 miles; Blaze: red squaresHiking only |
| Quarry / K.I.P. Track Trail | 0.7 mi | Easy | 0.7 miles; Blaze: blue diamondsHiking only |
| Rocks Trail | 2.3 mi | Moderate | 2.3 miles; Blaze: blue squaresHiking only |
| Sugarloaf Mountain Trail | 3.3 mi | Strenuous | 3.3 miles; Blaze: orange diamondsHiking only |
| Three Rivers Nature Trail | 1 mi | Easy | 1.0 mile; Blaze: blue hexagonsHiking only |
| Short Loop Bridle Trail | 5.6 mi | Moderate | 5.6 miles; Blaze: white circlesBridleHiking |
| Middle Loop Bridle Trail | 10.1 mi | Moderate | 10.1 miles; Blaze: blue circlesBridleHiking |
| Long Loop Bridle Trail | 17.3 mi | Moderate | 17.3 miles; Blaze: red circlesBridleHiking |
Trail descriptions from the park
Hiking Trails: Open
Bridle Trails: Open
Backpack Trail (2.0 miles; Blaze: white circles), Easy, Hiking only
Campground / Pool Trail (0.8 miles; Blaze: white triangles), Easy, Hiking only
Fall Mountain Trail (4.1-miles; Blaze: orange triangles), Moderate, Hiking only
Hattaway Mountain Trail (3.3 miles; Blaze: orange squares), Strenuous, Hiking only
Laurel Trail (0.7 miles; Blaze: red hexagons), Easy, Hiking only
Morrow Mountain Trail (2.6 miles; Blaze: blue triangles), Moderate, Hiking only
Mountain Loop Trail (0.8 miles; Blaze: red squares), Easy, Hiking only
Quarry / K.I.P. Track Trail (0.7 miles; Blaze: blue diamonds), Easy, Hiking only
Rocks Trail (2.3 miles; Blaze: blue squares), Moderate, Hiking only
Sugarloaf Mountain Trail (3.3 miles; Blaze: orange diamonds), Strenuous, Hiking only
Three Rivers Nature Trail (1.0 mile; Blaze: blue hexagons), Easy, Hiking only
Short Loop Bridle Trail (5.6 miles; Blaze: white circles), Moderate, Bridle/hiking
Middle Loop Bridle Trail (10.1 miles; Blaze: blue circles), Moderate, Bridle/hiking
Long Loop Bridle Trail (17.3 miles; Blaze: red circles), Moderate, Bridle/hiking
Swimming
Swimming (pool, seasonal)
Boating and paddling
Paddling
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
- Amphitheater
Water
- Swimming pool
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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
- 49104 Morrow Mountain Road
Albemarle, NC 28001 - Nearest town
- Badin — about 2 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.3933, -80.0831 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (704) 982-4402
- morrow.mountain@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
- Photo: Morrow Mountain State Park Visitor Center and Museum (June 2023) 05.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), DiscoA340
“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