William B. Umstead State Park
Also known as Crabtree Creek Recreational Demonstration Area
- 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(984) 867-8240
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
William B. Umstead State Park is a 5,599-acre park in Wake County, about 6 miles northeast of Morrisville.
The park supports horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include 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 | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
| Other — March | Daily | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. | — |
| Other — May | Daily | 8 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: 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 park is closed on Christmas Day. The park 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 park is closed on Christmas Day. The park is open during all other holidays.
Campground Gates: The tent and trailer campground is open year around.
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 park is closed on Christmas Day. The park is open during all other holidays.
Visitor Center and Exhibit Hall: Open daily, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open daily, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The tent and trailer campground is open year around.
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 park is closed on Christmas Day. The park 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
Camping
- Tent sites
- Maple Hill Lodge
- Group tent sites
- Group camps
- Showers
- Firewood
All camping facilities can be accessed via the Crabtree Creek entrance.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
HikingBikingHorseback ridingCanoeing and kayakingFishingPicnickingBoating
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Mill Trail | 5.8 mi | Moderate | 5.8-mile loop; Blaze: orange squaresHiking only |
| Company Mill Spur Trail | 0.2 mi | Easy | 0.2-mile one way; Blaze: white diamondsHiking only |
| Inspiration Trail | 0.4 mi | Easy | 0.4-mile loop; Blaze: blue diamondsHiking only |
| Loblolly Trail | 2.7 mi | Moderate | 2.7-mile one way; Blaze: blue squaresHiking only |
| Campground Spur Trail | 0.4 mi | Easy | 0.4-mile one way; Blaze: white circlesHiking only |
| Oak Rock Trail | 0.6 mi | Easy | 0.6-mile loop; Blaze: white squaresHiking only |
| Pott's Branch | 1.3 mi | Easy | 1.3-mile loop; Blaze: orange diamondsHiking only |
| Sal's Branch Trail | 2.8 mi | Moderate | 2.8-mile loop; Blaze: orange circlesHiking only |
| Sycamore Trail | 7.2 mi | Moderate | 7.2-mile loop; Blaze: blue trianglesHiking only |
| Reedy Creek Multiuse Trail | 3.7 mi | Moderate | 3.7-mile one way; Blaze: red circlesBikingBridleHiking |
| Reedy Creek Lake Multiuse Trail | 0.7 mi | Moderate | 0.7-mile one way; Blaze: red circlesBikingBridleHiking |
| Graylyn Multiuse Trail | 1.6 mi | Moderate | 1.6-mile one way; Blaze: red circlesBikingBridleHiking |
| North Turkey Creek Multiuse Trail | 2.6 mi | Moderate | 2.6-mile one way; Blaze: red circlesBikingBridleHiking |
| South Turkey Creek Multiuse Trail | 2.8 mi | Moderate | 2.8-mile one way; Blaze: red circlesBikingBridleHiking |
| Cedar Ridge Multiuse Trail | 1.5 mi | Moderate | 1.5-mile one way; Blaze: red circlesBikingBridleHiking |
Trail descriptions from the park
Trails: Open. Note: There is no connection from South Turkey Creek Multiuse Trail to either North Turkey Creek MUT or Cedar Ridge MUT due to bridge removal and repair.
Company Mill Trail (5.8-mile loop; Blaze: orange squares), Moderate, Hiking only
Company Mill Spur Trail (0.2-mile one way; Blaze: white diamonds), Easy, Hiking only
Inspiration Trail (0.4-mile loop; Blaze: blue diamonds), Easy, Hiking only
Loblolly Trail (2.7-mile one way; Blaze: blue squares), Moderate, Hiking only
Campground Spur Trail (0.4-mile one way; Blaze: white circles), Easy, Hiking only
Oak Rock Trail (0.6-mile loop; Blaze: white squares), Easy, Hiking only
Pott's Branch (1.3-mile loop; Blaze: orange diamonds), Easy, Hiking only
Sal's Branch Trail (2.8-mile loop; Blaze: orange circles), Moderate, Hiking only
Sycamore Trail (7.2-mile loop; Blaze: blue triangles), Moderate, Hiking only
Reedy Creek Multiuse Trail (3.7-mile one way; Blaze: red circles), Moderate, Biking/bridle/hiking
Reedy Creek Lake Multiuse Trail (0.7-mile one way; Blaze: red circles), Moderate, Biking/bridle/hiking
Graylyn Multiuse Trail (1.6-mile one way; Blaze: red circles), Moderate, Biking/bridle/hiking
North Turkey Creek Multiuse Trail (2.6-mile one way; Blaze: red circles), Moderate, Biking/bridle/hiking
South Turkey Creek Multiuse Trail (2.8-mile one way; Blaze: red circles), Moderate, Biking/bridle/hiking
Cedar Ridge Multiuse Trail (1.5-mile one way; Blaze: red circles), Moderate, Biking/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
Water
- 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
- 8801 Glenwood Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27617 - Nearest town
- Morrisville — about 6 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.8905, -78.7502
- Phone
- (984) 867-8240
- william.umstead@ncparks.gov
Entrances
- Crabtree Creek Entrance and Visitor Center — 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27617
- Reedy Creek Entrance — 2100 N. Harrison Ave., Cary, NC 27513
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Entrance gate: Campground Gates: The tent and trailer campground is open year around.
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