- Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
- The battle fought here on March 15, 1781, was the largest, most hotly-contested action of the Revolutionary War's climactic Southern Campaign. The serious loss of British manpower suffered at
- Hammocks Beach State Park
- Venture to Bear Island and reward yourself with vivid memories of one of the most unspoiled beaches on the Atlantic coast. Accessible only by passenger ferry or private boat,
- Hanging Rock State Park
- Not far from the cities of the Triad area, off the four-lane highways there's another North Carolina to be discoveredsheer cliffs and peaks of bare rock, quiet forests and
- Haw River State Park
- Authorized by the General Assembly in 2003, the Haw River State Park is in the early stages of development for future public use.
The first major acquisition for the state
- Hiwassee Lake
- Set in the midst of the Nantahala National Forest, this scenic mountain lake has more than 163 miles of shoreline and 6,090 surface acres. The lake is located
- Jockey's Ridge State Park
- There are many reasons why millions of people visit Jockey's Ridge State Park. Some come to see the tallest sand dune on the Atlantic coast; others come for the
- Jones Lake State Park
- Venture to Jones Lake State Park and view one of the greatest geological mysteries of the eastern United Statesthe phenomenon of the Carolina bays. Adjacent to the Bladen Lakes
- Jordan Lake State Park
- Imagine relaxing in a cove, listening to the sounds of water rippling. Then, you feel a firm tug on your fishing line. It's going to be a big one!
- Kerr Lake State Park
- Set a course for Kerr Lake State Recreation Area to enjoy sailing, fishing, water skiing and camping. This 50,000-acre, man-made lake is a haven for water sports enthusiasts and
- Lake James State Park
- Tucked away in rolling hills at the base of Linville Gorge is Lake James, a 6,510-acre lake with more than 150 miles of shoreline. This impressive waterway is the
- Lake Norman State Park
- At Lake Norman State Park, fun is just a matter of scale. On one hand, there's the largest manmade lake in the state, Lake Norman. When filled to capacity,
- Lake Waccamaw State Park
- The cool, tea-colored waters at first appear similar to other lakes in the area, but Lake Waccamaw is one of the most unique bodies of water in the world.
- Lumber River State Park
- The Lumber River flows through the south-central portion of our state. The river's headwaters are in Montgomery, Moore, Richmond and Scotland counties where the waterway is known as Drowning
- Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge
- Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1960 to provide habitat for migratory waterfowl, primarily the greater snow goose. Located between Back Bay in Virginia and the
- Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge
- Located in eastern North Carolina in Hyde County, the Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge consists of more than 50,000 acres of water, marsh, timber and crop lands. The refuge's most
- Mayo River State Park
- Authorized by the General Assembly in May 2003, the Mayo River State Park is in the early stages of development for future public use. At this time, there is
- Medoc Mountain State Park
- Should the humdrum of nine-to-five leave you with the urge to travel and explore, head to Medoc Mountain State Park. A pleasurable excursion awaits just a 1.5-hour drive from
- Merchants Millpond State Park
- An "enchanted forest," primitive species of fish relatively unchanged over millions of years, towering bald cypress trees with massive trunks, luxuriant growths of Spanish mossthis is Merchants Millpond State
- Monitor National Marine Sanctuary
- Monitor National Marine Sanctuary was designated the nation?s first national marine sanctuary on January 30, 1975. The site was the wreck of the USS Monitor, a Civil War vessel
- Moores Creek National Battlefield
- 1776 PATRIOT VICTORY "King George and Broadswords!" shouted loyalists as they charged across partially dismantled Moores Creek bridge on February 27, 1776. Just beyond the bridge nearly a
- Morrow Mountain State Park
- Enjoy the gifts of nature surrounded by the remnants of a once mighty range of peaks. Upon first encounter, the Uwharrie Mountains may seem like a mountainous mirage. These
- Mount Jefferson State Park
- Mount Jefferson rises abruptly to more than 1,600 feet above the surrounding landscape, serving as a landmark for area motorists. Acquaint yourself with this mighty peak by viewing it
- Mount Mitchell State Park
- There are a few places in the world that still stand apart from the ordinary. Rising more than a mile high, surrounded by the gentle mist of low-hanging clouds,
- National Forests in North Carolina: Croatan-Nantahala-Pisgah-Uwharrie National Forests
- The National Forests of North Carolina (NFsNC) include four national forests (Nantahala, Uwharrie, Pisgah, and Croatan) covering 1.2 million acres, from the mountains to the sea. These forests
- New River State Park
- Rugged hillsides, pastoral meadows and farmlands surround what is believed to be one of the oldest rivers in North America the New River. Its waters are slow and
- North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
- Founded in 1879 as the state's first public museum, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences documents and interprets the natural history of the state of North Carolina through
- North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve
- North Carolina's estuarine system is the third largest in the country, encompassing more the two million acres. This system is of prime economic importance to the coastal area --
- North Carolina Transportation Museum
- The North Carolina Transportation Museum at Historic Spencer Shops is located on the site of what was once Southern Railway Company's largest steam locomotive servicing facility. Begun in 1896
- Nottely Lake
- Nottely Lake is located in North Georgia near Blairsville. The lake is 20 miles long and has 4,180 surface acres at normal summer pool elevations. The Chattahoochee
- Occoneechee State Park
- High scenic views and mountain trails await you at Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area. This piedmont monadnock has been recognized as one of the most important natural areas in
