William B. Umstead State Park

Open — The Family Campground is closed for major renovation. Group camps, primitive group camps, and Maple Hill Lodge remain open and available for reservations. The renovated campground is planned to reopen in Spring 2026 with a new bathhouse and improved campsites.

About

Located in Wake County just 10 miles northwest of downtown Raleigh, William B. Umstead State Park serves as a cherished natural retreat from urban life, spanning 5,579 acres of piedmont forest. Despite bordering Raleigh-Durham International Airport and I-40, the park offers a remarkably tranquil setting with extensive outdoor recreation opportunities. The park features 34.5 miles of hiking trails and 13 miles of multiuse trails open to mountain bikers and equestrians. Three manmade lakes and their tributaries provide fishing and seasonal paddling opportunities, with boat rentals available during warmer months. Both the Crabtree Creek and Reedy Creek entrances offer picnic shelters and facilities. Camping facilities accessed via the Crabtree Creek entrance include the Family Campground (currently closed for major renovations with plans to reopen in Spring 2026), group tent sites, primitive group camps, and the historic Maple Hill Lodge. When operational, the Family Campground offers non-electric tent sites meant for tent and pop-up camping only. The renovations will include a new bathhouse and significant campsite improvements. Group camps and Maple Hill Lodge remain available for rustic overnight experiences without typical modern camping amenities.

Directions

From I-40, turn northeast on I-540 and take the US 70 exit. Travel southeast on US 70, and turn right on Umstead Parkway, which leads to the Visitors Center. After entering the park, turn right onto Campground Road to access camping facilities at the Crabtree Creek entrance.

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