Raven Rock 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(910) 893-4888
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Raven Rock State Park is a park in Harnett County, about 10 miles west of Angier.
The park supports horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, biking, fishing, and hiking. Overnight options include 4 camping areas, with RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and primitive or hike-in sites. 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 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
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 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open daily, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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 Moccasin Branch Campground Only
The Moccasin Branch campground is located at 814 Moccasin Branch Road, just prior to the main entrance to the park.
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 campground (cash only).
Nine RV sites (sites 11 to 18 and 22) offer full hookups with 50-amp, 30-amp, and a 20-amp outlet for all RV needs, as well as full water and sewer. Long driveways can accommodate RVs… | — | Tent, Trailer, and RV Camping – Some Full HookupsShowers | — |
| Camper Cabins Moccasin Branch Campground Only
Six rustic camper cabins offer the opportunity to get away from it all.
Each cabin can accommodate up to six people; one bedroom has a queen bed (sleeps two) and the other room sleeps four with two sets of twin-sized bunk beds.
Campers must bring their own pillows and sleeping bags or linens, as these are not provided. The cabins have electric outlets and a heating and air-conditioning unit. There are no restrooms inside the cabin, and campers must use the nearby bathhouse and water spigots. A tent pad with a picnic table, a fire ring, a charcoal grill, two… | — | — | |
| Backpack Camping – Primitive Hike-In or Paddle-In Tent Campsites Raven Rock Main Access
Raven Rock also offers a primitive backpacking experience at the park's main access.
At the Family Wilderness Camp, there are five campsites just off of the Campbell Creek Loop Trail, approximately 2.5 miles from the parking lot and 0.5 mile from the river. The maximum number of campers for each site is six.
Backpackers can also utilize the canoe camp, located beside the river off of the Little Creek Loop Trail, in a low-lying area. The camping area is a 1.7-mile hike in from the park office. There are six campsites, each accommodating up to six campers.
All supplies,… | — | — | |
| Paddle-In Camping – Primitive Tent Campsites Adventurers can paddle down the Cape Fear River Canoe Trail and spend a restful evening at Raven Rock's Canoe Camp.
There are six campsites, each accommodating up to six campers. This camping area offers a vault toilet, and all sites include a fire ring with a grill.
There is no kayak or canoe launch inside Raven Rock State Park. Please make a reservation prior to starting any paddling trip to ensure that there is camping available. | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping
- Camper cabins
- Tent sites (including backpacking sites and paddle-in sites)
- Trailer and RV sites (some with electric, water, and sewer hookups)
- Firewood
- Bathhouse
Tent, Trailer, and RV Camping – Some Full Hookups
Moccasin Branch Campground Only
The Moccasin Branch campground is located at 814 Moccasin Branch Road, just prior to the main entrance to the park.
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 campground (cash only).
Nine RV sites (sites 11 to 18 and 22) offer full hookups with 50-amp, 30-amp, and a 20-amp outlet for all RV needs, as well as full water and sewer. Long driveways can accommodate RVs of all sizes. Each site has a tent pad, a campfire ring with a grill, a picnic table, and a lantern hook.
Site 22 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.
Fifteen additional sites (sites 1 to 10; 19 to 21; and 23 to 24) provide a "drive-to" experience for tent and trailer campers. These sites each have a tent pad (25 feet by 25 feet) that includes space for two large tents, along with a fire ring, a picnic table, and a lantern hook. These sites do not have RV hookups.
Please go straight to the campground and to your site when you arrive. Staff will come around to check you in.
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Camper Cabins
Moccasin Branch Campground Only
Six rustic camper cabins offer the opportunity to get away from it all.
Each cabin can accommodate up to six people; one bedroom has a queen bed (sleeps two) and the other room sleeps four with two sets of twin-sized bunk beds.
Campers must bring their own pillows and sleeping bags or linens, as these are not provided. The cabins have electric outlets and a heating and air-conditioning unit. There are no restrooms inside the cabin, and campers must use the nearby bathhouse and water spigots. A tent pad with a picnic table, a fire ring, a charcoal grill, two Adirondack chairs, and a lantern hook is provided at each cabin.
Cabin 3 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.
Smoking, cooking, and open flames are not permitted inside any of the cabins. Pets are not allowed in the cabins, with the exception of service animals. Each cabin has parking space for two vehicles only.
There is a two-night minimum for a camper cabin rental.
Cancellation Policy for Camper Cabins
Please note that cabin camping 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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Backpack Camping – Primitive Hike-In or Paddle-In Tent Campsites
Raven Rock Main Access
Raven Rock also offers a primitive backpacking experience at the park's main access.
At the Family Wilderness Camp, there are five campsites just off of the Campbell Creek Loop Trail, approximately 2.5 miles from the parking lot and 0.5 mile from the river. The maximum number of campers for each site is six.
Backpackers can also utilize the canoe camp, located beside the river off of the Little Creek Loop Trail, in a low-lying area. The camping area is a 1.7-mile hike in from the park office. There are six campsites, each accommodating up to six campers.
All supplies, including water, must be packed to the sites. Neither the Family Wildness nor Canoe Camp is accessible by vehicle.
Before camping, please check in and register your vehicle at the visitor center. You must check in at least 1 hour before the park closes on the day of your arrival.
Both camping areas offer a vault toilet, and all sites include a fire ring with a grill.
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Paddle-In Camping – Primitive Tent Campsites
Adventurers can paddle down the Cape Fear River Canoe Trail and spend a restful evening at Raven Rock's Canoe Camp.
There are six campsites, each accommodating up to six campers. This camping area offers a vault toilet, and all sites include a fire ring with a grill.
There is no kayak or canoe launch inside Raven Rock State Park. Please make a reservation prior to starting any paddling trip to ensure that there is camping available.
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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
HikingBikingHorseback ridingCanoeing and kayakingFishingPicnickingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Beech / K.I.P. Track Trail | 0.5 mi | Easy | 0.5-mile loop; Blaze: white circlesHiking only |
| Campbell Creek Loop Trail | 4.5 mi | Moderate | 4.5-mile loop; Blaze: blue circlesHiking only |
| Cottonwood Trail | 0.4 mi | Easy | 0.4-mile one way; Blaze: orange trianglesHiking only |
| Fish Traps Trail | 0.6 mi | Easy | 0.6-mile one way; Blaze: blue trianglesHiking only |
| Lanier Falls Trail | 0.2 mi | Easy | 0.2-mile one way; Blaze: orange trianglesHiking only |
| Little Creek Loop Trail | 1.5 mi | Easy | 1.5-mile loop; Blaze: blue hexagonsHiking only |
| Longleaf Loop Trail | 0.2 mi | Easy | 0.2-mile loop; Blaze: red hexagonsHiking onlyAccessible |
| Northington Ferry Trail | 0.9 mi | Easy | 0.9-mile one way; Blaze: orange trianglesHiking only |
| Raven Rock Loop Trail | 2.6 mi | Easy | 2.6-mile loop; Blaze: orange circlesHiking only |
| Mountain Laurel Beginner Loop Bike Trail | 6.6 mi | Beginner | 6.6-mile loop; Blaze: white squaresBikingHiking |
| Mountain Laurel Intermediate Loop Bike Trail | 2.6 mi | Intermediate | 2.6-mile loop; Blaze: blue squaresBikingHiking |
| Mountain Laurel Advanced Loop Bike Trail | 4.3 mi | Advanced | 4.3-mile loop; Blaze: red squaresBikingHiking |
| East Loop Bridle Trail | 4 mi | Easy | 4-mile loop; Blaze: white circlesBridleHiking |
| West Loop Bridle Trail | 4 mi | Easy | 4-mile loop; Blaze: red circlesBridleHiking |
Trail descriptions from the park
Hiking trails: Open
Bike Trails: Open
Bridle Trails: Open
American Beech / K.I.P. Track Trail (0.5-mile loop; Blaze: white circles), Easy, Hiking only
Campbell Creek Loop Trail (4.5-mile loop; Blaze: blue circles), Moderate, Hiking only
Cottonwood Trail (0.4-mile one way; Blaze: orange triangles), Easy, Hiking only
Fish Traps Trail (0.6-mile one way; Blaze: blue triangles), Easy, Hiking only
Lanier Falls Trail (0.2-mile one way; Blaze: orange triangles), Easy, Hiking only
Little Creek Loop Trail (1.5-mile loop; Blaze: blue hexagons), Easy, Hiking only
Longleaf Loop Trail (0.2-mile loop; Blaze: red hexagons), Easy, Hiking only
Northington Ferry Trail (0.9-mile one way; Blaze: orange triangles), Easy, Hiking only
Raven Rock Loop Trail (2.6-mile loop; Blaze: orange circles), Easy, Hiking only
Mountain Laurel Beginner Loop Bike Trail (6.6-mile loop; Blaze: white squares), Beginner, Biking/hiking
Mountain Laurel Intermediate Loop Bike Trail (2.6-mile loop; Blaze: blue squares), Intermediate, Biking/hiking
Mountain Laurel Advanced Loop Bike Trail (4.3-mile loop; Blaze: red squares), Advanced, Biking/hiking
East Loop Bridle Trail (4-mile loop; Blaze: white circles), Easy, Bridle/hiking
West Loop Bridle Trail (4-mile loop; Blaze: red circles), Easy, Bridle/hiking
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
- Parking
- Amphitheater
- Restrooms: not available (stated by the park)
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Glamping or camper cabins
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
- 3009 Raven Rock Road
Lillington, NC 27546 - Nearest town
- Angier — about 10 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.4597, -78.9127
- Phone
- (910) 893-4888
- raven.rock@ncparks.gov
Entrances
- Main Access and Visitor Center — 3009 Raven Rock Road, Lillington, NC 27546
- Moccasin Branch Campground — 814 Moccasin Branch Road, Lillington, NC 27546
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