Rendezvous Mountain
Open for day use only. There are no overnight camping facilities at Rendezvous Mountain. The park operates 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily January through March and November through December. Extended hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends apply April through October. Closed Christmas Day only.
Flood Warning issued October 11 at 5:49AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...South Central Ashe County in northwestern North Carolina... Watauga County in northwestern North Carolina... Southwestern Wilkes County in northwestern North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 800 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 547 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated light to moderate rainfall. However, flooding is ongoing in the warned area due to between 4 and locally 7 inches of rain that fell since Saturday morning. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Fall Creek, Norris Fork, Flat Branch, Elk Creek, Mill Creek, Dugger Creek, Little Dugger Creek, Laurel Fork, Dutch Creek, Meat Camp Creek, Brushy Fork, Grassy Creek and Left Prong Stony Fork. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Boone, Blowing Rock, Deep Gap, Todd, Foscoe, Seven Devils and Aho. - For flooding safety information, please visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued October 11 at 12:40AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of North Carolina, including the following areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Surry, Watauga and Wilkes and southwest Virginia, including the following areas, Carroll, Floyd, Grayson and Patrick. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - As the remnants of Isaias move northward into the lower Ohio Valley, periods of rain will continue. Heavier rainfall will continue in short bursts through the day. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches, along with what has already fallen will keep the threat of flooding around. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Rendezvous Mountain State Park encompasses 1,800 acres in the Blue Ridge foothills near Purlear, North Carolina, approximately 30 miles east of Boone. The park features steep ravines, gentle valleys, cascading waterfalls, and several small streams flowing through the property. Scenic overlooks provide views of notable Blue Ridge peaks including Grandfather Mountain, Table Rock, and Hawksbill. Despite its listing, Rendezvous Mountain is strictly a day-use park with no overnight camping facilities. The official NC State Parks website confirms there are no camping facilities at this location. The closest state park offering camping is Stone Mountain State Park. Rendezvous Mountain does offer a 70-person capacity picnic shelter available for group reservations at $105 per day, along with an amphitheater, restrooms, and hiking trails. The park operates on extended hours from April through October, with gates open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends. Standard winter hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The access road is gravel, steep, and mostly single-lane with pullouts. Vehicle access ends at the park office.
Directions
From Wilkesboro, take US-421 north toward Boone. Turn onto Rendezvous Mountain Road in Purlear and continue to the park entrance at 1956 Rendezvous Mountain Road.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $105 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| rendezvous.mountain@ncparks.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (336) 667-5072 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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