State Park · North Carolina, United States
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park is a state park in North Carolina, United States, covering 1,097 acres (444 ha), established in 1945.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Coastal Plain, North Carolina, United States |
| Area | 1,097 acres (444 ha) |
| Established | 1945 |
| Coordinates | 35.2386° N, 77.8844° W |
| Managed by | North Carolina state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park is a North Carolina state park near Seven Springs, North Carolina, in Wayne County covering 1,097 acres (4.4 km2) along the southern banks of the Neuse River. It has a swimming area, camp sites, hiking trails, fishing areas, and picnic areas. The park's museum features exhibits about the geology and natural history of the cliffs and the park. Extending for 600 yards (550 m), the series of cliffs rise 90 feet (27 m) above the water. Layers of sand, clay, seashells, shale and gravel form the multicolored cliff face, a rainbow of white, tan, yellow and brown.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Seven Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near Seven Springs |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) · Raleigh/Durham, United States · 67.3 miles away
- Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) · Myrtle Beach, United States · 123.0 miles away
- Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) · Greensboro, United States · 129.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cliffs of the Neuse State Park?
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park is in North Carolina, United States (35.2386° N, 77.8844° W).
When was Cliffs of the Neuse State Park established?
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park was established in 1945, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Cliffs of the Neuse State Park?
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park covers 1,097 acres (444 ha).
Does Cliffs of the Neuse State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Cliffs of the Neuse State Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Cliffs of the Neuse State Park?
The nearest town is Seven Springs, North Carolina. near Seven Springs.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_North_Carolina_state_parks — Wikipedia list of North Carolina state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cliffs_of_the_Neuse_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).