Pilot Mountain State Park

Overview

Brochure InfoRising abruptly more than 2,000 feet, Pilot Mountain has been a navigational landmark for centuries, and is a recreational landmark as well, offering miles of trails, camping, climbing and spectacular scenery. The mountain summit remains the principal park area, connected to the Yadkin River section by a 6.5-mile trail corridor. An extensive trail network is augmented by a bridle trail and a canoe trail section on the river. Family camping in a 42-site campground is augmented by canoe-in sites. Rock climbing and rappelling are allowed on portions of the park's steep cliffs, and those cliffs perched around the mountain's summit offer seemingly endless views of piedmont, Sauratown Mountains and Blue Ridge Mountains.Key InfoAlerts and Important Information Family Campground season runs from March 15th through November 30th. Canoe-In sites are open year-round. For the 2021 camping season, the next closest legal canoe takeout for the canoe campsites has been closed due to bridge construction. There is not a legal takeout until HWY 421 over 11 miles downriver, which requires a dam portage. USE CAUTION! The Family Campground Mountain Section gate is closed and locked at posted closing times. There will be no exiting or entering the gate after this time and the combination will NOT be given out. If you have an emergency, see camp host. Please notify camp hosts for emergencies only. The Canoe-In campsites are on the south side of the Yadkin River, 20 driving miles south of the Mountain Section. You must canoe in 1 mile or hike in ½ mile. You cannot drive into the site. These campsites are pack in pack out. Alcohol is prohibited except on individual campsites. Intoxication in a state park is prohibited. Fireworks are prohibited. Firearms are prohibited except for concealed carry handgun with the proper license. Pets are allowed except in park buildings, but they must be on a leash no longer than six feet and cannot be left unattached. Unlicensed vehicles, motorcycles, golf carts, ATV's and mini-bikes are prohibited with the exception of mobility-aid devices used by a mobility-impaired person. All vehicles are prohibited from walkways, trails and other areas not designated for such purposes.Important Information for Daily EntranceDirectionFrom HWY 52 North or South look for the brown Pilot Mountain State Park exit signs. Exit number 131. The park is 20 miles north of Winston-Salem and 14 miles south of Mount Airy. Get off US 52 at the park exit and follow the brown park signs.Season Date DescFamily Campground season runs from March 15 through November 30. Canoe-In sites are open year-round.Booking Window Product InfoFee Cancellation DescFor more information on Cancellation Policies, click here