Umstead Park
Park
Why pick this one
Umstead Park offers 34.5 miles of hiking trails, 13 miles of multiuse trails, three fishing lakes, and free day-use access near Raleigh and Cary.
Best for
- Hiking with access to 34.5 miles of trails
- Biking or horseback riding on 13 miles of multiuse trails
- Fishing at manmade lakes and tributaries
- Free day trips near Raleigh or Cary
- Rustic camping with tent sites, group camps, showers, or Maple Hill Lodge
- Picnics using park picnic shelters
Look elsewhere if
- Visitors require modern camping amenities at cabins or lodges
- Visitors need uninterrupted access between South Turkey Creek, North Turkey Creek, and Cedar Ridge multiuse trails during the 2026 bridge construction
- Visitors require indoor access for pets, which is not permitted in buildings or cabins
Specialties
- Hiking on 34.5 miles of trails
- Biking on 13 miles of multiuse trails
- Horseback riding on 13 miles of multiuse trails
- Fishing at three manmade lakes and tributaries
- Camping at tent sites, group camps, and Maple Hill Lodge
What makes them different
- 34.5 miles of hiking trails and 13 miles of biking and horseback-riding trails
- Three manmade lakes and tributaries support fishing
- Two park entrances serve Raleigh and Cary-area visitors
- Day-use access has no fees except for boat rentals
- Camping includes tent sites, group camps, showers, and Maple Hill Lodge
- Serves
- Raleigh, Cary
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 399 Umstead Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
- Phone
- +19199682784
- Website
- http://www.ncparks.gov/william-b-umstead-state-park
- william.umstead@ncparks.gov
Services
- Hiking
- Biking
- Horseback riding
- Paddling
- Fishing
- Picnicking
- Camping
- Boat rentals
- Event hosting