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Mayo River State Park, Mayodan, NC

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Sports & Outdoors

Mayo River State Park

A North Carolina state park in Rockingham County with hiking, fishing, and river paddling across several access points.

500 Old Mayo Park Road, Mayodan, NC 27027 · Mayodan, NC

About Mayo River State Park

Set about 30 miles northwest of Greensboro, this state park spreads its recreation across a main hilltop access and several riverside entry points. The Mayo Mountain area has hiking trails, fishing ponds, and a picnic shelter, along with a group campsite. Four other access points open onto the Mayo River, which supports abundant wildlife and lively whitewater for paddlers. The Deshazo Mill access also shows a scenic waterfall on Fall Creek.

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