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BOAT RAMPS
There are over a third of a million boats registered
in Carolina. Most find their way to our fabulous waterways via boat ramps. Unfortuantely
there is no single source revealing the locations of these ramps. We are working with the
Wildlife Commissions to build a list which will include dirrections to help you find these
ramps. This directory will be a-building for some time to come! We would certainly
appreciate any information our visitors can e-mail us - to: editor@Carolina-Now.com
Note: telephone area code is
919
Eno River
tributary; Falls of the Neuse Lake: Durham County - Durham NC
Exit I-85 at exit 182 and follow SR-1632 (Red
Mill Rd) north 3.5 miles to access area on Eno River.
Falls of the Neuse Lake: Durham
County - Durham NC
Exit I85 at exit 182 (Red Mill Rd) and go east
to E. Geer Street (SR-1670). Turn right on E. Geer and proceed to Burton St. Turn left and
follow Burton to Cheek Rd. Turn left on Cheek and go about 0.3 mi to the left split off of
SR-1637. Follow SR-1637 to the access area.
Falls of the Neuse Lake: Wake County (Durham access) -
Raleigh NC
From Durham and I-85: Take exit 191 of I-85
(NC-56) and go east to Creedmoor. Turn left on South Mail (NC-50) and follow NC-50 to
SR-1901. Turn right (west) on SR-1901 and continue to SR-1903. Turn left (south) on
SR-1903 and proceed to SR-1900. Turn left (east) on SR-1900 which takes you to the access
area.
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Eno
River State Park Campgrounds
All camp sites are in the Few's Ford Access Area.
Hike-in camping is allowed on five designated sites about
one mile from the camper parking lot. No water is available, and fires are not allowed on
the site. One pit toilet serves the five sites. Permits may be obtained from the park
office. The sites are available on a first-come first-served basis. Campers should park in
the camper parking lot and leave a note on their vehicles indicating they are camping.
The group campsite is known as Primitive Group Camping.
It is located a quarter mile from the parking area and can accommodate 20 people. It has
camper picnic tables, pit toilet and fire circle. Water must be carried in. Reservations
must be made (by recognized established groups) in advance through the park office.
Campers must park in the camper parking lot and should leave a note on their vehicles
indicating they are camping.
For an excellent description and list of available
facilities click on the 'More information' hot link.
More information: Eno River State Park
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Eno
River State Park (Durham)
The Eno River valley is rich pioneer history,
geological
history, flora and fauna. Beautiful hardwood forests line the banks of the Eno River and
white water rapids give life to the river. A favorite area for canoeing but also great for
fishing along the trails lining the river banks. Want to just get away from the big city?
Five hike-in camping sites (about a mile from the parking lot) plus a primitive group
campground are located in Few's Ford access area.
Accessible facilities: The pathway from the parking lot to the park office is wheelchair
friendly as well as the entrances and the restrooms and water fountain. The picnic area at
Cole Mill Access and the park office have parking spaces provided for persons with
disabilities. The Cole Mill Access also has wheelchair friendly picnic tables, restrooms
and water fountain.
Fees/Discounts: No entrance fee. See Fee Schedule.
There are eleven official (marked) trails at Eno River State Park plus about a dozen or so
unofficial trails. All except the Cox's Mountain Loop Trail are easy to moderate (easy
along the river and moderate in the woods).
Pleasant Green Access provides river access for fishing and canoeing.
Bridle Trails--Horses are not permitted in the park.
The Few's Ford Access area has 2 picnic tables on the bank of the Eno River. An additional
15 tables and 4 grills are in the picnic area just beyond the loop parking lot
The Cole Mill Access area has 10 tables and 4 grills plus a group area with three tables,
a grill, and a nearby toilet.
There are many great fishing holes along this 11 mile stretch of the Eno River. Roanoke
bass or are native to this area. Typically catches can include catfish, chain
pickerel, largemouth bass, redeye, redhorse, sunfish and sucker. NC Wildlife Resources
Commission regulations are strictly enforced.
Sorry, no swimming.
Park Hours: November through February 8a-6p; March and October 8a-7p; April, May and
September 8a-8p; June through August 8a-9p. Note the following exceptions:
- Cole Mill access area opens at 9a and closes 30 minutes
earlier than the rest of the park.
- Pleasant Green Access opens at 8:30a and closes 30 minutes
earlier than the rest of the park.
Park office hours: 8a-4:30p Monday through Friday. Park
gates are locked when officially closed except for emergency situations. The park is
closed Christmas Day.
Entrance to the park is free. There are small fees for
camping sites, etc. See: Fee
Schedule
Postal address: 6101 Cole Mill Rd., Durham, NC 27705-9275; Park office 919-383-1686; FAX 919-382-7378; e-mail:
enoriver@gte.net
Directions:
From I-85 South: Take Exit 175 (Cole Mill Rd), turn right on Cole Mill Rd which takes you
right into the park (about 5 miles).
From I-85 North: Take Exit 170 (US-70), turn left on US-70 and go under the interstate and
continue another 0.2 miles to Pleasant Green Road. Turn right on Pleasant Green Road
and proceed to Cole Mill Road. Turn left and follow Cole Mill into the park.
More information: Eno River State Park; Eno River Association
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Eno River
State Park Trails
There are eleven designated trails at Eno River State
Park ( all with red blazes) and at least a dozen unofficial trails.
Few's Ford Access
Area:
- COX'S MOUNTAIN LOOP - a
strenuous 3.75 mile loop around the two peaks. This is the king of trails in the Eno River
State Park
- FANNY'S FORD LOOP - an
easy to moderate 1 mile loop along the river bank then bends in to connect with Cox's Mountain Trail.
- BUCKQUARTER CREEK LOOP
- a moderate 1.5 mile loop north of the park offfice. This is the loop on the east side of
the Eno River and Buckquarter Creek. Cross the bridge over the creek to access the . . .
- HOLDEN'S MILL LOOP - an
easy 2.6 mile loop across the Buckwater Creek from the Buckquarter
Creek Loop Trail. This follows the riverbank and then rteturns through the woods.
- ENO TRACE LOOP - an easy 0.5
mile, self-guided nature trail next to the picnic area south of the Cole Mill Rd parking
lot.
Cole Mill Access
Area:
- PEA CREEK LOOP - a moderate
1.3 mile mostly following the riverbank.
- BOBBIT'S HOLE LOOP - a
moderate 1.7 mile loop on the upstream side of Cole Mill Road. This trail is accessed via
the Cole Mill Loop Trail
- COLE MILL LOOP - a moderate
1.2 mile loop starting at the picnic area by the Cole Mill Road bridge. This loop follows
the riverbank on the inside of the bend of the Eno River and is very attractive. You neet
to take the right fork of this trail to access Bobbit's Hole
Loop Trail.
- DUNNAGAN'S LOOP - a moderate
1.8 mile loop which is the other half of the figure eight created by this and the Pea Creek Loop Trail. Actually in the Pump Station Access area,
we include it here because of its association with the Pea Creek Loop Trail. It is
directly across the river from the Pump Station Loop Trail.
Cabe Lands Access
- CABE LANDS LOOP - a
moderate 1.2 mile trail accessed from the Howe Street parking area. Revisit the old Cabe
house and mill.
Pump Station Access
Canoe Access
Points
Canoeing is ideal along the Eno River. Caution, however, is advised before putting your
canoe in. This is a shallow and narrow rriver in places (sometimes less that 20 feet wide)
with many rocks. Experience has shown that you should have no less than one foot and no
more that three feet of water as indicated by the gauges on the bridge pillars at Pleasant
Green, Cole Mill, and Guess Roads. Before leaving on your expedition you can check river
height on the USGS web site» USGS Current Eno River
Flow Data
Canoe launch points are located at
- Few's Ford parking lot at the end of Cole Mill Road
- Pleasant Green Dam (the closest to I-85 and US-70)
- Cole Mill Road bridge in the Cole Mill Access Area
(parking on road shoulders at the Cole Mill Road is very limited)
- Guess Road bridge at the east end of the park (parking on
road shoulders at the Cole Mill Road is very limited)
Park Hours: November through February 8a-6p; March and
October 8a-7p; April, May and September 8a-8p; June through August 8a-9p. Note the
following exceptions:
- Cole Mill access area opens at 9a and closes 30 minutes
earlier than the rest of the park.
- Pleasant Green Access opens at 8:30a and closes 30 minutes
earlier than the rest of the park.
Park office hours: 8a-4:30p Monday through Friday. Park
gates are locked when officially closed except for emergency situations. The park is
closed Christmas Day.
Postal address: 6101 Cole Mill Rd., Durham, NC 27705-9275; Park office 919-383-1686; FAX 919-382-7378; e-mail:
enoriver@gte.net
Directions:
From I-85 South: Take Exit 175 (Cole Mill Rd), turn right on Cole Mill Rd which takes you
right into the park (about 5 miles).
From I-85 North: Take Exit 170 (US-70), turn left on US-70 and go under the interstate and
continue another 0.2 miles to Pleasant Green Road. Turn right on Pleasant Green Road
and proceed to Cole Mill Road. Turn left and follow Cole Mill into the park.
More information: Eno River State Park
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