Pets on a leash no longer than 6 feet are allowed in most North Carolina State Park Campgrounds – contact the specific park. Overnight, pets must be confined to the owner’s tent or vehicle during quiet hours. Pets are not allowed in the bathhouses or swimming areas. Camping is allowed only in designated areas and by permit. In most cases, campers register with a ranger at the state park or at an onsite registration box. You must register even if you have reserved a campsite. There is no dispersed camping at NC state parks, except for the zone camping area at Elk Knob State Park. Fires are permitted only in designated areas and must be tended at all times.
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