Umstead State Park

Umstead State Park

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Tripadvisor (468) · State park in Raleigh, United States
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Located in Wake County 10 miles northwest of downtown Raleigh, William B. Umstead State Park is a cherished retreat from bustling urban life. …

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Oct 25, 2024
What a beautiful and serene park! You can't believe that within a few miles, you have left the hustle and bustle of traffic and noise, and entered into these beautiful, dense woods with great trails… Full review by MARIA S
Jul 31, 2024
I live in Wilmington and have for many years, I had no idea this gem was so close to us. Beautiful park, gorgeous walking trails. Full review by Paige K
Nov 22, 2023
I have not seen this many trash left behind by the campers as in this place. They should monitor people camping more. Full review by 4ur0Re-3
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William B. Umstead State Park is a North Carolina state park in Wake County, North Carolina in the United States. It covers 5,599 …
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Questions & answers

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Can one actually swim at this park? Is there a river? Lake? Or stream? And a place to get in?
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There are no swimming areas at Umstead State Park.
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Can u bring a dog to the park
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Yes, the park is very dog friendly.
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I saw you can rent a cabin here. I am wanting to take a trip with my husband and 3.5 year old in early May. Do these …
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I saw you can rent a cabin here. I am wanting to take a trip with my husband and 3.5 year old in early May. Do these cabins have electricity? Are they temperature controlled? Are these trails suitable for a high-energy, outdoor loving child?
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I didn’t know there were cabins for rent. But the trails are suitable for a 31/2 year old active child. The trails are untouched and they are beautiful! I’d call and ask about the cabins …
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I didn’t know there were cabins for rent. But the trails are suitable for a 31/2 year old active child. The trails are untouched and they are beautiful! I’d call and ask about the cabins and request photos if you haven’t already. Good luck!
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Can you rent bikes?
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The Bike Chain is right by the Glenwood/70 entrance. They rent bikes. That would be your best option.
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Currently, the Reedy Creek entrance is the main entrance to the park for North Carolina State University
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From December through February, this entrance of the park is open from 7 a. m
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Some trails interconnect, so hikers should pay attention to trail markers to stay on the right path
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Visitors with horses must bring proof of a negative equine infectious anemia (Coggins
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Walk along the creek downstream for a quarter mile before reaching the bridge and your 1-mile return to the trailhead
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No bikes or horses are allowed on the hiking trails
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Go right to walk along the creek for a spell, taking in the old mill wheel and the flood plain forest
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Reservation forms and camping permits are available online
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The park is a great place to hike, cycle or even ride a horse along one of a number of well marked and maintained trails
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The best way to get there is to drive the 12 miles northwest from raleigh's city center to the crabtree creek entrance
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Vehicles that access the park by one entrance cannot go through the park to the other side
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Offering off-road bicycling opportunities along with hiking and additional trails are also reserved for equestrians
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Check out the visitor center for park information and nature exhibitions
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On a warm fall or spring weekend, don't let the traffic jam on the way down discourage you
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