$10 - $32 / night

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Eno River State Park Campground

21 Reviews

About

Eno River State Park Campground is a gem for those who appreciate a peaceful, nature-filled camping experience. The campground offers a serene environment with beautiful river views and well-maintained trails. The River Creek Campsites are a favorite, requiring a moderate one-mile hike to reach, but the tranquility and natural beauty make it worth the effort. Firewood is conveniently provided at each site, and the gates close at night for added security.

The park is open year-round and offers a variety of activities. The trails are a highlight, with many visitors praising their beauty and the sense of solitude they provide. The proximity to the Eno River is a major draw, allowing campers to enjoy the soothing sounds of the water and even take a dip or paddle in its safe, clean waters. Pets are welcome, so feel free to bring your furry friends along for the adventure.

Primitive camping is a popular choice here, with sites like Fanny’s Ford offering a more secluded experience. The sites are well-spaced, though not overly private, and the park rangers are always on hand to help with any issues. Bringing your own water is recommended, as well as a sleeping pad for the gravel tent pads.

For those looking to explore, the park is near Durham, NC, making it easy to pop into town if needed. Whether you're hiking, swimming, or just relaxing by the campfire, Eno River State Park Campground provides a fantastic escape into nature.

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Location

Eno River State Park Campground is located in North Carolina

Directions

Eno River State Park is located in Durham and Orange counties, northwest of the city of Durham. From Interstate 85 exit 173, take Cole Mill Road northwest away from Durham. After five miles, Cole Mill Road will end at the park's Fews Ford Access. From Interstate 85 exit 170, take Hwy. 70 west to Pleasant Green Road. Turn right and follow Pleasant Green 2.2 miles, then turn left on Cole Mill Road. After one mile, Cole Mill Road will enter the park's Fews Ford Access.

Address

6101 Cole Mill Rd
Durham, NC 27705

Coordinates

36.07873768 N
79.00198518 W

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Access

Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Available
T-Mobile
Good

Site Types

Tent Sites
Group
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Drinking Water
Toilets
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Water Hookups

$10 - $32

/ night

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General Info

Scarlett C.

Traveler

Reviewed Nov. 17, 2022

Great quiet and peaceful camp grounds

The river is beautiful, the trails are very nice, and it’s incredibly peaceful. I’m staying at the River Creek Campsites, and it is ~1 mile moderate hike to the sites. There was firewood set out for each site, which is nice. The gates close at 7:30pm at the Cole Mill parking area, and reopen at 7 or 7:30am. Which is great to give that added safety. Overall an amazing spot. I’d highly recommend.

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Le'Andra W.

Traveler

Reviewed Dec. 29, 2021

Perfect First time Primitive Experience

I really enjoyed my time here. The Park Superintendent was totally friendly, and very helpful as well. From the Park Office, Primitive Camping is about 1.2 miles away. It’s not a bad hike at all, but make sure you have your map so you don’t get lost!

Very quiet, very peaceful - I will be back!

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KB H.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 7, 2021

Perfect weekend getaway!

This was my first time ever visiting Eno River State Park. My partner and I camped at Fanny’s Ford at one of the primitive sites. The sites are well spaced but not a lot of privacy. We didn’t mind and everyone was cordial. On Friday there were a few logs left for campers at the entrance to the sites, which we appreciated given the recent rain. The proximity to the water is amazing and you can hear the nearby rapids at night. Recommendations: bring in your own water, or at least your own containers to fill up at the picnic area parking lot, bring a sleeping pad (the gravel on each site is unforgiving), don’t be afraid to contact the park rangers if you need something (folks were camping without permits in our reserved space and the rangers helped sort everything out)

Big tip: instead of following the ~1 mile trail to the sites, park at the canoe access and walk down to Fews Ford, cross the river via the Ford and continue right until you see a fannys Ford camping sign on your left. It will make your trek SO MUCH easier!

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Month of VisitJuly

Roy H.

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 21, 2021

Eno

Amazing trail in the triangle

Month of VisitFebruary

Kat M.

Traveler

Reviewed Jan. 30, 2021

Great Place!

Spent 2 nights out there last weekend. Had a great time. Nice moderate hike to the site. Chilly weekend so it was just me out there at night! Loved it!!

Sarah W.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 24, 2020

So thankful for this local treasure!

We hike and swim Eno nearly weekly and are so thankful this resource is so close to us! We also backpack into the primitive sites frequently. We love the trails. The sites are always clean. The primitive sites are spaces far enough apart that it truly feels like solitude. Piper Creek is our favorite. Flat and easy 1.2 mile hike in along the river.

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Samantha P.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 11, 2020

So green! Gorgeous River!

This is one of my favorite camping spots in the North Carolina triangle area. There is a tremendous amount of hiking and trails to do around here. The Eno River is more than safe to swim or paddle in. Dogs are welcome here! If you can camp close to the river, I recommend, it's great to fall asleep to the sounds of the river. Bring bug spray!

Kelley E.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 5, 2020

Beautiful, Spread-out campsites

Eno River State Park has amazing backpack in camping that is well worth the beautiful walk through the woods. The last trip here was so wonderful that we extended it by two nights!

I’ve camped here numerous times, at different sites each time and have not had a bad experience yet. The hike to get to the campsites winds around the river and across bridges. The actual hikes do not gain much elevation so while it’s not as easy as walking on pavement, it does not take an advanced hiker to reach the remote camp sites. Each campsites I’ve stay at has been fairly spread out from other sites, while you’ll be able to see and hear others these are not uncomfortably close sites.

There’s plenty to explore, so its definitely worth staying for multiple nights. It’s on the Mountain to Sea Trail so a lot of campers around us were through hikers and only stayed one night, but we spent four here and it was four of the most peaceful and relaxing days I can remember. All the sites I’ve stay at have had fire pit rings and tent pads. There’s never been a picnic table, just a rustic wood bench, so I recommend a camp chair or my personal favorite- a tree hammock as there are plenty of places to hang on.

With rivers running through the whole park, we packed minimal water and used a life straw. The rivers here are very clean and didn't not give us any second thoughts to drink it. The cool, delicious water is better than anything bottled :)

I've gone in both September and April and the weather was perfect both months, cool at night and around 70 during the day.

This is hands down, one of my favorite State Parks to camp at in both North and South Carolina.

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Elizabeth V.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 21, 2019

Beautiful

We loved the educational experiences at this park. Very knowledgeable and clean.

Emily H.

Scout

Reviewed May. 8, 2019

Beautiful scenery, Amazing experience

I went camping with a bunch of classmates here and we absolutely loved it! The hike into the campsite from the parking lot was longer than we expected but not too bad in terms of difficulty, and absolutely beautiful to walk. The campsite was great, it had a nice layout and enough space for us to all comfortably fit. You cross the Eno river on the walk in on this cute little bridge, and the river is beautiful. It's also so close to the campsite and very easy to go hangout around and explore. We had an absolute blast!!

Month of VisitApril

Myron C.

Legend

Reviewed May. 5, 2019

A State Park with Primitive Camping, Fishing, Paddling, and Good Hiking

I would personally rate this as a four or five star campground for my taste, but since rating systems have to consider everything, I only rate it a three. Why? Many campers want the luxuries of RV sites with water, electricity, and sewer ... and lots of amenities such as a swimming pool camp store, horseshoes or basketball, etc. You will not find any of that here. That's why I would personally rate it at four or five stars. I LOVE this state park because of its primitive nature. The trails take you into rolling hills and beside the Eno River, which is great for paddling a canoe or kayak. I have stayed at this campground before and revisited it several times. The park is divided into at least three sections, and to get to the primitive camping areas, you have to backpack in. The only facilities are pit toilets with no showers or running water. That is why you need to be prepared and take in your own water and toilet paper. The first time, I stayed at the Fews Ford area, but that campsite area moved to a different location in Fews Ford since then. This time I was in the Cole Mill section. The trails I took before and also this time are easy to moderate. The Cole Mill and Bobbitt Hole trails are connected, and I took both. The Bobbitt Hole trail takes you to a bend in the Eno River where some people go in to cool off. The trail beside the river is really pleasant and easy. One of my favorite sections to hike is in the Fews Ford area, and in order to get to the camping area, you have to cross a suspension bridge. For those who don't like "bouncy" foot bridges, avoid this one. There is also a group camping area and a cabin for groups during stormy weather. There are no doors--just doorways. This state park is long since it follows the Eno River, so don't expect to see everything it offers unless you are willing to spend at least a week exploring it. There are a couple of canoe access areas if you are interested, and there are picnic facilities. The most difficult trail (that I remember) is the Cox Mountain Trail. It is at least moderate. With all that said, this is not a park for RVers, but it is a great park if you like hiking, canoeing, or primitive camping.

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Caroline G.

Ranger

Reviewed Oct. 30, 2018

Great hike-to campsites

Easy 1 mile hike from the parking lot with beautiful views! This is the best primitive camping I have found near Raleigh, NC. Permits are required and available at the park office for $13. Make sure you bring a water filter and TP.

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Timothy A.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 31, 2018

Good place to picnic and hike

Love hiking here with the family and friends plenty of beautiful family and pet friendly trails.

Sydney S.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 2, 2018

Secluded, small amenities, pack in/pack out

This camp ground requires a bit of a hike to get to (3.5 miles). Packing everything in and out was fun but there was no running drinking water at the site. The campground had a gravel base and picnic table with fire pit. The grail was very painful to sleep on. There were also few trees so we could see other campers at nearby sites. The hike to the grounds was by far the best part. A beautiful walk along Eno river with lots of animals along the way (including deer).

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Sarah L.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 2, 2018

Beautiful hike into the group sites

Be smart about what you pack to hike into these campsites, the walk isn't far but you do have to cross a bridge. They have nice hiking trails throughout the park. The parking lot is close enough to the campsites so you don't have to bring everything into the site. Be prepared that you may have to gather firewood on your own, it isn't always provided.

Month of VisitDecember

Sarah M.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 22, 2016

Cliff jumping in quarry

For the quarry, you need to be careful to park in the neighborhoods or parking lot and not along service roads (whoops!). It takes 1-1.5 miles to walk in. Its a great spot for picnicking, swimming and popular for its ~10 foot jump into the quarry from the highest rock!

Daniel P.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 30, 2016

Cool Quarry in the park

Great quarry for easy cliff jumping and swimming in the summertime. Campsites around also very solid.

Kimberly S.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 28, 2016

Great for a day trip

Great for a day trip but I would not budget much time here.

Bran P.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 15, 2016

Fabulous Site for sure!

Eno is where it's at. We really enjoy the hiking trails here and can't get enough of them! The suspension bring is pretty sweet too! Very peaceful as you walk through the park. Stay here soon!

Sarah L.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 9, 2016

Great group site off the trail

Came here with a group of friends and there families. Great hike,kid friendly. Close enough to parking lot we were able to cook at picnic tables near parking lot. Camped here in the winter, crossing the bridge with all our winter gear was tough but we made it work. Will definitely go back again

Chris B.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 18, 2016

I love this hike-to-camp

I've been here a few times solo, and hiked my gear to the primitive sites. Its a great place for a weekend getaway. Pack out a tent and a daypack, setup, then explore the great trails in the area. You will need to bring a filter for water if you dont want to pack out a gallon or two. No big.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Eno River State Park Campground?

Camping at Eno River State Park Campground can cost between $10.00 and $32.00 depending on the site.

Does Eno River State Park Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Eno River State Park Campground has water hookups.

Are fires allowed at Eno River State Park Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Eno River State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Eno River State Park Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Eno River State Park Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Eno River State Park Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is good.