Mayo River State Park

Open — The campground is currently open and accepting reservations year-round through the North Carolina State Parks reservation system.

About

Mayo River State Park, one of North Carolina's newer state parks established in 2003, protects sections of the Mayo River from the Virginia state line to its confluence with the Dan River. The park's primitive group campsite is located at the Mayo Mountain Access, the park's main facility area that opened in 2010. The campground accommodates up to 40 people and features an open field suitable for tent camping. The site is set away from the main day-use facilities. The group camp provides basic amenities including a pit privy, fire ring for campfires, picnic tables, and running water. This is a tent-only facility with no hookups or individual campsites. Campers have access to the park's other amenities including hiking trails, fishing ponds, picnic areas, and the park office. The park encompasses multiple access points along the Mayo River, including the DeShazo Mill access with its scenic waterfall along Fall Creek.

Directions

From U.S. Highway 220, take the Smith Road exit. Head west on Smith Road for 4.9 miles to the end. At the stop sign, turn left onto Anglin Mill Road and travel for 0.3 miles. Turn right onto Deshazo Mill Road and continue for 1 mile. The paved road will turn to gravel; keep going. Deshazo Mill Access parking lot will be on the left.

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