| William B. Umstead State Park is located in Wake County, North Carolina, between Raleigh & Durham.
The Crabtree Creek section is located ten miles northwest of Raleigh off US 70. The park visitor’s center & camping facilities are located in this section. From I-40, turn northeast on I-540 & take the US 70 exit. Travel southeast on US 70, & turn right on Umstead Parkway, which leads to the park office & visitor’s center.
The entrance to the Reedy Creek section is 11 miles west of Raleigh off I-40. From I-40, take the Harrison Avenue exit & travel northeast into the park.
Tent/Trailer camping: Stay a while & take time to enjoy the park. The tent/trailer campground is open Thursday from 8:00 a.m. through Monday, 1:00 p.m. (check out time), March 15 to December 15. Twenty-eight campsites, well-shaded by a hardwood forest, offer picnic tables & grills. Hookups are not available, but drinking H2O & restrooms with showers are centrally located. The campsites are available on a first-come basis for a modest fee.
Primitive group camping: Two primitive campgrounds are open year round for organizations & nonprofit groups that want a more rugged camping experience. Reservations are required for use of these campgrounds.
The youth tent camp offers tent sites, a pit privy & running water. The camp accommodates up to 25 people.
Maple Hill Lodge is also available for groups. Facilities include a fireplace, drinking H2O & toilets. The lodge houses up to 25 people.
Group camping: Three group camps—Camp Crabtree, Camp Lapihio & Camp Whispering Pines—are available to youth groups & nonprofit organizations. Each camp includes a mess hall, dining area, camper & staff cabins & washhouses. Located in the heart of the woodlands, each camp offers ample opportunity to explore the wonders of nature. Swimming in Sycamore & Reedy Creek lakes is a popular group activity. Groups are responsible for providing swimming supervision & H2O safety.
Group camps are open April through October & may be rented daily in spring & fall or weekly during the summer. Accommodating between 27 & 120 people, an entire camp may be rented or a unit of cabins may be rented. Fees vary accordingly. A minimum of ten people is required to rent a group camp or unit. Reservations for the group camps must be made in writing. Contact the park office to obtain reservation forms & fee information.
Boating, bridle trails, camping, cycling, education & events, exhibit hall, fishing, hiking, picnicking. |
William B. Umstead State Park Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
35.888415, -78.747004
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Campground: William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh North Carolina *