Description
Elk Knob State Park is located in North Carolina’s high country and features backcountry camping, hiking, birdwatching, picnicking, and seasonal cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
There is an overlook summit with panoramic views of North Carolina.
Recreation
- Hiking (5.5 miles)
- Picnicking
- Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing (about 1 mile of ungroomed trail and must bring your own equipment)
Amenities
Elk Knob State Park has backcountry campsites with no facilities.
- Tent sites (backpacking and zone backpacking only)
- Group tent sites (backpacking only)
- Firewood
- Amphitheater
Fees and Passes
There are no fees required to access Elk Knob State Park for day use. Fees are charged for camping and certain event permits.
Flora and Fauna
Plants found at Elk Knob State Park include:
- Gray’s lily
- trailing wolfsbane
- large purple-fringed orchid
- flame azalea
