Raven Rock State Park

Hike to a 150-foot crystalline cliff on the Cape Fear River, then follow the river to rapids and the ruins of an old lock and dam.

3009 Raven Rock Road, Lillington, NC 27546 · Lillington, NC

About Raven Rock State Park

Raven Rock State Park covers 4,810 acres along the Cape Fear River near Lillington, on the fall line where the Piedmont meets the coastal plain. Its namesake is a 150-foot crystalline rock face that stretches more than a mile along the river; it was called Patterson's Rock until 1854. The park has 26 miles of hiking trail, 13.5 miles for bikes and 8 for horses, and river hikes reach Lanier Rapids, Fish Traps Rapids and the Northington Lock and Dam ruins. Day use is free.

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