Elk Knob State Park
The park entrance is 6.2 miles from Cove Creek. Day-use fee: No day-use entrance fee (most NC state parks). Hours: Open daily. Elk Knob State Park is a state park in North Carolina.
Elk Knob State Park map
Elk Knob State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Entry to Elk Knob State Park: No day-use entrance fee (most NC state parks). Hours: Open daily.
- Elk Knob State Park is 6.2 miles from Cove Creek.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Elk Knob State Park.
Before you go
Elk Knob State Park is 6.2 miles from Cove Creek.
Camping at Elk Knob State Park
Sites can be reserved in advance.
Trails
- Backcountry Trail
- Summit Trail
What to see
- State park Designation in agency park name
- State park system unit Listed on the agency park identity roster
- ncparks.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- en.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-09-30)
- en.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- ncparks.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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