Rendezvous Mountain
Open — Open year-round as a day-use only park with winter hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Closed Christmas Day. This location does not offer camping facilities, only a reservable picnic shelter.
Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 9:15PM EST until December 30 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
About
Rendezvous Mountain State Park is located in the northern foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwestern Wilkes County, North Carolina, rising sharply to 2,500 feet in elevation near the Blue Ridge escarpment. The park encompasses steep ravines, gentle valleys, cascading waterfalls, and small streams throughout its rugged terrain. Originally donated to the state in 1926 by Judge Thomas B. Finley as a 142-acre educational forest, the property transitioned to state park status in January 2022 and now spans over 1,800 acres. The park offers excellent hiking opportunities through mountain hardwoods with well-marked trails accented by educational exhibits and displays. Points of interest include a Forest Service fire tower, a historic CCC cabin, the Amadhey waterfall trail, and spectacular scenic overlooks with views across Wilkes County into Alleghany County and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The park features restrooms, a reservable picnic shelter with electricity and tables, an amphitheater with covered stage and seating, and a park office with visitor contact station. Rendezvous Mountain operates as a day-use only park with no overnight camping facilities. Access to the park requires navigating a steep, mostly one-lane gravel road approximately 1.4 miles from the main road with limited pull-outs. Nearby attractions include the Blue Ridge Parkway, Stone Mountain State Park, Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir, and the Wilkes County Heritage Museum.
Directions
From Highway 421, take Boone Trail east towards Millers Creek. Turn left on Purlear Road. At the intersection with Old Highway 60, continue straight passing Purlear Baptist Church. Rendezvous Mountain Road is on the left. Follow the steep gravel road 1.4 miles to the park gate. The gravel road is mostly one lane with limited pull-outs.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $105 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (336) 667-5072 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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