Lumber River State Park

Paddle a dark, slow blackwater river between cypress swamps, with riverside and paddle-in campsites along the way.

Princess Ann Access, 2819 Princess Ann Road, Orrum, NC 28369 · Orrum, NC

About Lumber River State Park

Lumber River State Park follows 115 miles of the Lumber River through four counties about 60 miles south of Fayetteville. It is the only blackwater river in North Carolina designated a National Wild and Scenic River. Most visitors come to canoe or kayak, and the main access areas are Princess Ann in Orrum, Chalk Banks in Wagram and Wire Pasture in Maxton. Princess Ann and Chalk Banks both have campsites, including paddle-in sites, but they are an hour apart by car, so check which one you booked. Day use is free.

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