Carvers CreekSandhills Brochure |
Brochure of Sandhills access at Carvers Creek State Park (SP) in North Carolina. Published by North Carolina State Parks.
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FISHING
There are two ponds and various branches of Carvers Creek
that anglers may fish. Access to all fishing areas are on foot,
bicycle or horseback. At this time, there is no vehicle access to
fishing areas. As the park continues to be developed we hope
to provide vehicle and wheelchair access to fishing areas.
All plants and animals in the park are protected; harming
or removing them is prohibited. Sport fish are the only
exception. A N.C. fishing license is required and anglers must
obey the fishing regulations of the N.C. Wildlife Commission.
NATURE VIEWING
There are many opportunities to view nature here at the park.
Open areas are wonderful for viewing birds and insects. In
the wooded areas, you may see fox squirrels and a variety
of woodpeckers. The federally endangered red-cockaded
woodpecker call our forests home. In the ponds you will likely
see many species of frogs and turtles. Write down or take
photos of species that you see and share them with us by
emailing carvers.creek@ncparks.gov.
LONG VALLEY FARM
RULES & REGULATIONS
The removal or disturbance of any plant, animal,
rock or artifact is prohibited.
Firearms are prohibited except by proper
concealed handgun permit.
North Carolina state parks are wildlife preserves.
Hunting and trapping are not permitted.
Carvers Creek State Park
SANDHILLS
ACCESS
995 McCloskey Rd. Fayetteville, NC 28311
Fishing regulations of the N.C. Wildlife Resources
Commission and N.C. Marine Fisheries apply in the
park.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
“Pack-in, Pack-out”: There are no trash cans located
along the trails. There is a large trash can located
by the bathroom at the parking lot. Please recycle!
North Carolina motor vehicle and traffic laws apply
in the park.
Pets must be on an attended leash no longer than
6 feet.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Stay on marked trails. It can be easy to get lost.
Ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers and other biting insects
are present in the park. Insect repellent is strongly
recommended.
Venomous snakes and poisonous plants are present
in the park. Be alert.
Pay attention to the weather forecast. Storms are
especially common in the summer months.
Carvers Creek State Park has another access area located at
2505 Long Valley Road in Spring Lake, NC. It is a 15 minute
drive from here off of E. Manchester Road. The Welcome
Center and the Rockefeller House are located at the Long
Valley Farm Access. You will also find opportunities for hiking,
fishing, picnicking, nature watching, and environmental
education there.
NATURE’S CLASSROOM
Park Rangers conduct a variety of educational and interpretive
programs about Carvers Creek’s natural resources and history.
Check calendars posted at this trailhead or our website,
www.ncparks.gov, for upcoming programs. Rangers also
present outreach programs to local schools and civic groups.
For more information, visit us at the park Welcome Center.
Many structures in the park are old and may be
unstable. Please do not enter the structures.
EMERGENCIES
Emergencies
911
Welcome Center:
910-436-4681
After hours:
910-391-0522
Cape Fear Valley Hospital - 910-615-4000
1638 Owen Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304
Directions to the hospital: From the parking lot turn onto
McCloskey road, turn right onto HWY 401. Get on NC 295
South and travel 2.9 miles. Take the All-American Freeway to
Owen Drive and continue for 1 mile. The hospital will be on
your right.
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Park Information
Park Hours
November – February ......................................................... 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
March – May .......................................................................... 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
June – August ....................................................................... 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
September – October ......................................................... 8 a.m. – 8p.m.
Closed Christmas Day
Welcome Center Hours
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Contact Information:
Carvers Creek State Park
2505 Long Valley Road, Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-4681 carvers.creek@ncparks.gov
www.ncparks.gov
N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation
Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources
1615 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
919-707-9300
WELCOME!
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Carvers Creek’s Sandhills Access offers seven trails equaling
10.4 miles. All the trails wind through Longleaf pine forests with
lovely, open views through wiregrass understory with gentle to
moderate changes in elevation. There are two creek crossings,
two ponds, and wetland areas where hardwood trees and
evergreen shrubs dominate. Wildflowers can be seen along the
trails at different times of the year. It is important to know that
there are rare and endangered species of plants and animals
that only live within the Longleaf pine forest ecosystem.
Staying on the trails is the best way to avoid disturbing them.
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“Wheels Yield to Hooves and Heels.” All trails are for use by
hikers, bicyclists and horseback riders. Hikers must yield to
horseback riders and bicyclists must yield to both hikers and
horseback riders by stopping and moving to the side of the
trail. See the “Share the Trail” sign for more information on
how to help all user groups enjoy our trails. Motor vehicles
are not allowed on any of these trails including any type of
off-road vehicles such as ATVs, motorcycles, or dirt bikes. If
you see anyone violating this rule please call the on-duty
park ranger at 910-391-0522.
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Find Your Way. By following blazes of different shapes and
colors placed on trees along the trails you can go a distance
you are comfortable with and not get lost. There are many
miles of unmarked fire lines and old roads throughout the
park. We recommend you avoid unmarked roads and stay
on marked trails. The trails that are marked with triangles are
out-and-back trails and the trails marked with a hexagon are
loop trails.
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Hiking one mile in 20 minutes is a leisurely pace. Judge your
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The Longleaf Pine trail is the main trail and it begins at this
trailhead. It is the only trail in and out of the park. It is 4 miles
long one way, and all the other trails branch off this trail.
Follow the white triangle blazes. If the white triangles are
on your right side, you are heading inside the park and if
the white triangles are on your left, you are returning to this
trailhead and parking lot.
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Park Boundary
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TRAIL LEGEND
Longleaf Pine Trail
Wire Grass Loop
Little Pond Spur
Fox Squirrel Loop
Dead End Spur
RCW Loop
Turkey Oak Loop
4 miles
1.4 miles
0.1 mile
1.1 miles
0.6 mile
1.5 miles
1.7 miles
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