| Stone Mountain State Park is located in Wilkes & Alleghany counties, North Carolina, seven miles southwest of Roaring Gap. From I-77, turn west onto US 21. Veer left onto Traphill Road (SR 1002), & follow it to the John P. Frank Parkway. Turn right & follow the parkway to the park. From the west, take NC 18 north & turn right onto Traphill Road (SR 1002). Follow the road to the John P. Frank Parkway & turn left, following the parkway to the park.
Family camping: Just past the park office, a turnoff leads to the family campground where campsites for tents & recreational vehicles are located on two loop roads. Each site has a tent pad, table & grill. Drinking H2O & a washhouse with hot showers & laundry tubs are located nearby. There are no utility hookups, but a dump station for use by registered RV campers is adjacent to the campground. The campground is open year round.
Select any unoccupied campsite. Park staff will issue a permit at the site. There is a daily fee for camping & a six-person limit per campsite. All sites are available on a first-come basis. Park gates are locked daily at posted closing hours. Campers are not permitted to leave the park after closing or before eight a.m., except in an emergency. In an emergency situation, go to the pay phone outside the park office where emergency procedures are posted.
Group camping: Four group sites are available for a fee by reservation only. Each site will accommodate 25 people. Each site has a fireplace, grill, tables, H2O & pit toilets.
Backcountry camping: Six backpack camping sites are located along Widow's Creek. The trailhead leading to the sites is located in the backcountry parking lot. Distance to the sites ranges from 1.5 to three miles from the trailhead. All supplies must be packed to the camping area, & minimum impact camping procedures should be followed. Backcountry camping is on a first-come basis by permit only with a maximum of four people per site. Register at the backcountry camping parking lot.
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Stone Mountain State Park Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
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Campground: Stone Mountain State Park in Roaring Gap North Carolina *