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Goldsboro area FacilitiesNote: telephone area code is 919
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| Property | Goldsboro except as noted |
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| Maxwell's Mill Park | 142 Maxwell's Mill Camp Rd, Pink Hill | 252-568-2022 |
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Cliffs of the Neuse State Park (Goldsboro)
Rising over 90 feet above the Neuse River, these unique sand cliffs preserve the geological history of these ancient mountains. An observation deck enables visitors to get a better look without risking damage to the cliffs and avoiding the risk of falls. A museum near the northern end of the cliffs houses dioramas depicting the geology and the natural history of the area. A ranger is available during the summer months to explain the plant and animal life and other natural features of the park. Saturday evening talks describing interesting features are also conducted in the amphitheater next to the museum during the summer months.
This 750 acre park was really created to protect the cliffs. It now offers swimming, fishing, camping (including some primative, group camping facilities), 4 short foot paths and, of course, the 90 foot high view of the Neuse River from the observation deck which is the primary attraction.
Only the parking area and pathways to the museum are wheelchair friendly.
Four short, easy foot paths are accessible from the parking lot near the observation deck. They are all sandy, complete with foot bridges where necessary and provide a closer scrutiny of the native flora.
100 picnic tables and 10 grills are located next to the
main parking lot and the lake. There is also a nice, brick picnic shelter with 12 tables
and 2 fireplaces. Reservations are suggested.
Swimming facilities at the 11 acre lake include a bathhouse and a refreshment stand. These
facilities are open from 10am to 6pm throughout the summer months.
River and stream fishing is permitted along the banks of the Neuse River. NC fishing
regulations are strictly enforced. Catches include bass, bluegill, channel catfish and
shad.
Private boats are not permitted on the lake. Rowboats are
available for rent during the summer months.
Park Hours: November through February 8a-6p; March and October 8a-7p; April, May and
September 8a-8p; June through August 8a-9p. Office hours: 8a-5p Monday through Friday.
Park gates are locked when officially closed except for emergency situations. The park is
closed Christmas Day.
Postal address: 345-A Park Entrance Road, Seven Springs, NC 28578. Office: 919-778-6234;
Fax: 919-778-7447; e-mail: clne_ncdpr@coastalnet.com
Directions: Fourteen miles southeast of Goldsboro. Take US-70 or US-70 Bypass past the Air
Force base to NC-111 South. Follow NC-111 (about 10 more miles) to the park entrance road
(very visible sign)
More information:
Cliffs of the Neuse
Fee Schedule
Map of the Park
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A historic village maintained to help visitors better imagine how life was lived in the 18th Century. There is a floating dock on the Neuse River which flows by the park from which fishing (bass, brim and channel catfish) is permitted. Twenty picnic tables are provided and there is access to the Mountains to the Sea Trail.
Operated by the Old Waynesborough Commission, the park is open daily (except Christmas Day) Nov-Mar 8a-5p; Apr, May & Oct 8a-7p and June-Aug 8a-8p. FREE.
Postal address: 801 Highway 117 South Bypass, Goldsboro NC 27530. Park office: 919-580-9391
More information: Waynesborough State Park
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Contentnea Creek: Pitt County - Grifton NC
Off NC-11 in Grifton on Contentnea Creek (access on left as you're leaving town on NC-11).
Neuse River: Lenoir County - Kinston NC
On US-70-W in Kinston adjacent to the Neuse River Bridge
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| Property | Kinston except as noted |
252+except as noted |
| Maxwell's Mill Park | 142 Maxwell's Mill Camp Rd, Pink Hill | 568-2022 |
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| Property | Kinston except as noted |
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| Lenoir Mobile Estates | Rte 4 | 523-0735 |
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Little River (see 'Little River' note): Johnston County - Micro NC
From I-95 exit 105 (Bagley) head west to US-301. SR-2144 is the road which continues on the other side of US-310 (at Bagley) and the access area is 0.3 miles from the intersection.
Note: There are many waterways named 'Little River' in the Carolinas. Here we refer to three, one each in Johnston, Montgomery and Pasquotank Counties.
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Little River (see 'Little River' note): Johnston County - Micro NC
From I-95 exit 105 (Bagley) head west to US-301. SR-2144 is the road which continues on the other side of US-310 (at Bagley) and the access area is 0.3 miles from the intersection.
Note: There are many waterways named 'Little River' in the Carolinas. Here we refer to three, one each in Johnston, Montgomery and Pasquotank Counties.
Neuse River: Johnston County - Richardson's Bridge NC
Off SR-1201 approximately 20 miles southeast of Smithfield.
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| Best Holiday Trav-L-Park | 497 US Hwy S, Four Oaks | 934-3181 |
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