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Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve State Park

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1024 Ft Bragg Rd, Southern Pines, North Carolina

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Description

Located near Pinehurst, Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve is a longleaf pine forest with trees that are hundreds of years old.

Weymouth Woods is comprised of three different tracts: the main nature preserve, Boyd Tract, and Paint Hill Tract. The three tracts are not connected and have different access points.

The oldest known living longleaf pine can be found at the Boyd Tract Access.

Recreation

Weymouth Woods has a variety of hiking and bridle (horseback riding) trails that wind through longleaf pine forests.

Flora and Fauna

Weymouth Woods is home to the red cockaded woodpecker, fox squirrel, and Sandhills pyxie-moss.

Fox squirrel  

Fox squirrel

Amenities

Amenities are available at Weymouth Woods tract only. There are no amenities at Boyd and Paint Hill tracts.

  • Restrooms
  • Auditorium and classroom
  • Discovery room
  • Visitor center and exhibits
  • Picnic tables

Need to Know

There are no camping facilities at Weymouth Woods.

There is no horse trailer parking at Weymouth Woods.

Fees and Passes

There are no fees required to access Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve for day use. Fees are charged for certain event permits and facility reservations.

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Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve State Park

35.154747, -79.36939
Southern Pines, North Carolina
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Activities
Hiking
Birdwatching
Horseback Riding
Contact
weymouth.woods@ncparks.gov
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