Haw River State Park

North Carolina State Park

Entrance feeFree
CampingDay use only
DirectionsOfficial NC State Parks pageThe Summit access mapIron Ore Belt access map

About Haw River State Park

Built around The Summit, a residential environmental education and conference center that hosts retreats north of Greensboro. A boardwalk and trails lead into wetlands and floodplain swamp, while the Iron Ore Belt Access serves day visitors.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

Entrance fee

Free entry — There are no fees required to access Haw River State Park for day use. Fees are charged for summer and grand camps, certain event permits, and facility reservations.

Hours

January–February: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

March–May: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

June–August: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

September–October: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

November–December: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round

The park is open during all other holidays.

Hours as published by NC State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Phone336-520-6348

Address339 Conference Center Drive, Browns Summit, NC 27214

Upcoming events at Haw River State Park

Event details and registration are on the NC State Parks calendar.

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