2819 Princess Ann Road, Orrum, NC 28369
(910) 628-4564
lumber.river@ncmail.net

Boating, camping, education and events, fishing, hiking, picnicking

Boating
A ramp at the park offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a leisurely small boat or canoe trip on one of the country's few wild and scenic rivers—the only black-water river with this designation in North Carolina. Contact the park office for river conditions and suggested canoe trips. Below is a listing of distances along the Lumber River.

Note: Due to the fluctuating water level of the Lumber River, canoeists and boaters should exercise caution in planning trips on the river. Add extra time for crossing exposed hazards and sandbars. All float times should include additional time to reach take-out points.

U.S. 15-501 to S.R. 1412, 9.4 miles, 4.5 hours
SR 1414 to U.S. 401, 7.8 miles, 4.0 hours
U.S. 401 to SR 1404, 2.4 miles, 1.0 hours
SR 1404 to SR 1310/1433, 7.4 miles, 3.0 hours
SR 1310/1433 to N.C. 71, 5.5 miles, 3.0 hours
N.C. 71 to SR 1303, 3.2 miles, 2.0 hours
SR 1303 to SR 1153/1339, 3.0 miles, 2.0 hours
SR 1153/1339 to SR 1354, 6.4 miles, 4.5 hours
SR 1354 to N.C. 710-711, 3.0 miles, 2.5 hours
N.C. 710-711 to SR 1554, 5.1 miles, 3.0 hours
SR 1554 to SR 1003, 3.0 miles, 2.5 hours
SR 1003 to SR 1550, 5.5 miles, 3.5 hours
SR 1550 to N.C. 72, 8.9 miles, 5.0 hours
N.C. 72 to McMillian's Beach, 2.6 miles, 2.0 hours
McMillian's Beach to Stephens Park, 1.4 miles, 1.0 hours
Stephens Park to Noir Street Playground, 1.9 miles, 1.0 hours
Noir Street Playground to N.C. 72, 2.3 miles, 1.0 hours
N.C. 72 to SR 2123, 9.5 miles, 5.0 hours
N.C. 2123 to SR 2121, 3.9 miles, 2.0 hours
SR 2121 to U.S. 74, 8.1 miles, 6.0 hours
Boardman/U.S. 74 to Red Barn/ SR 1504, 7.2 miles, 3.0 hours
Red Barn/ SR 1504 to Princess Ann, 2.2 miles, 1.0 hours
Princess Ann to N.C. 904, 11.7 miles, 5.0 hours
N.C. 904 to NC/SC Border, 3.9 miles, hours not classified

Camping
Primitive camping: Nine individual campsites are available for family camping with a maximum of six people per site. One site is handicapped accessible. Each site has a table, grill, lantern holder, trash can and fire pit. All fires must be contained in the pit. Permits for camping are required.

Group campsites: Group campsites are available by reservation for verifiable, affiliated groups only. The maximum number of persons allowed per site is 15. Each site includes two tables, a grill, lantern holder, trash can and fire pit. All fires must be contained in the pit. Checkout time is noon.

Education and events
Rangers hold regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about Lumber River State Park. Click here to search our database of park events.

To arrange a special exploration of Lumber River State Park for your group or class, contact the park office.

Fishing
Fish from a boat or along the riverbank. Black crappie, red breast, largemouth bass and catfish are abundant. Anglers must have a state fishing license and obey all regulations of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.

Hiking
Hikers enjoy the park's nature trail, which is a .75-mile loop. Begin near the picnic shelter and enjoy a peaceful walk along the highest bank of the Lumber River. The trail features a 100-foot boardwalk across a wet area. A fishing pier and turn-of-the-century millpond are adjacent to the trail.

Picnicking
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the Lumber River in a picnic area. For large gatherings, a picnic shelter can hold approximately 100 people and is available for reservations. Some picnic sites are accessible for persons with disabilities. All sites are available on a first-come basis.