High Country Parks

 

High Country Parks and Outdoor Recreation Facilities

The High Country area of Western NC and Eastern TN offer unparalleled access to many of nature’s finest offerings to people of all ages at elevations approaching 6000ft.  The High Country area takes pride in showcasing the natural beauty and views which surround us.  Please help us in respecting and protecting the environment in which we are fortunate to live, work and play within.         

Banner Elk:

Grandfather Mountain, Linville NC

https://grandfather.com/

Wildcat Lake, Banner Elk NC

https://bannerelk.com/members/wildcat-lake/

Beech Mountain:

Buckeye Lake Recreation Center, Beech Mountain NC

https://www.beechmtn.com/things-to-do/youth-activities/lakes

Coffey Lake, Beech Mountain NC

https://www.beechmtn.com/things-to-do/youth-activities/lakes

Blowing Rock:

Julian Price Memorial Park, Blowing Rock NC

http://www.blueridgeheritage.com/attractions-destinations/julian-price-memorial-park

Moses Cone Memorial Park, Blowing Rock NC

http://www.blueridgeheritage.com/attractions-destinations/moses-cone-manor

Pisgah National Forest, Blowing Rock NC

https://stateparks.com/pisgah.html

Trout Lake, Blowing Rock NC

http://www.exploreboone.com/listings/Trout-Lake/706/

Blue Ridge Parkway

https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/

Boone:

Elk Knob State Park, Todd NC

https://www.ncparks.gov/

Greenway Trail, Boone NC

https://www.boonebike.com/about/town-of-boone-greenway-trail-pg108.htm

Rocky Knob Bike Park, Boone NC

https://rockyknob.wordpress.com/

Mountain City/Butler:

Doe Mountain Recreation Area, Mountain City TN

http://www.doemountaintn.com/

Watauga Lake, Butler TN

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cherokee/recarea/?recid=34990

West Jefferson Area:

Mount Jefferson State Park, Jefferson NC

https://www.ncparks.gov/mount-jefferson-state-natural-area

New River State Park, Laurel Springs NC

https://www.ncparks.gov/

Wilkesboro Area:

Kerr Scott Lake, North Wilkesboro NC

https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/visitors/projects.cfm?ID=K719220

 

High Country Hiking Trails:      

http://boonencinfo.com/outdoor-adventures/hiking/

High Country Playgrounds and Picnic Areas:

http://boonencinfo.com/outdoor-adventures/parks-playgrounds-picnic-areas/

High Country Ski Resorts:

http://www.skicentral.com/northcarolina.html

High Country Waterfalls:   

http://boonencinfo.com/outdoor-adventures/waterfalls/