Last Updated on June 26, 2024 by Nikole

Intro

Morrow Mountain is stunning! It’s like being deep in the mountains of Boone, NC, or even in Tennessee.

Welcome to your ultimate guide to Morrow Mountain State Park. You don’t want to miss out on these amazing views and the fascinating history.

Location

Morrow Mountain State Park is located near the edge of the oldest mountain range in the United States, the Uwharries. It is located in Stanly County and isn’t but 6 miles from Albermarle.

Amenities

There are many things to do in this state park, and it is the perfect way to spend your day or weekend. This includes the following

• Hiking/ Horseback Riding
• Camping
• Homestead
• Museum
• Boating/Fishing

Hiking/ Horseback Riding

Morrow Mountain has trails for every type of hiker, whether you prefer a challenging or an easy trek. You’re bound to find the perfect trail for you. Here’s a list of the trails around Morrow Mountain and directions on how to get there.

If you want even more hiking trails check out the trail system in Uwharrie National Forest.

You can even bring your horses along for an adventure, although horseback riding is not available at the park.

A little insider tip: for the best views in the park, you can simply drive up the mountain. As you enter the park, take the right at the fork in the road and continue all the way up the mountain until you reach the parking area.

From there, you’ll be treated to stunning views of almost every part of the mountaintop, including a beautiful vista of Lake Tillery.

Camping at Morrow Mountain

You have the option to experience primitive camping along one of the beautiful hiking trails (you can find which ones offer primitive camping through the trails link I provided above) or you can choose to spend the night at the campground.

Personally, Clark and I didn’t enjoy the campground as much. It felt like everyone was too close together, and it seemed a bit chaotic, which wasn’t what we were looking for in a relaxing vacation.

Reserve your campsite at Morrow Mountain here.

If you don’t like the location of the sites at this mountain, then try exploring some of the campsites in the Uwharrie National Forest.

Explore the Homestead at Morrow Mountain

There is a creepy homestead not too far from the campgrounds.

I don’t know if it was just me, but I got a spooky feeling while exploring that place. Maybe it was the room with the creepy dolls, or the graveyard, or those eerie-looking trees.

But despite the spookiness, I also found some interesting history to read about on several plaques. It turns out there was a doctor named Francis Kron who settled in the area and practiced horticulture in the early 1800s. It’s like stepping back in time!

Learn About the Surrounding Area at the Museum at Morrow Mountain

Just outside the visitor’s center, there’s a charming little museum that you can visit for free!

It’s smaller than a house, but it’s packed with fascinating facts about the area, the indigenous people, and the local wildlife. It’s worth checking out!

Boating/ Fishing

Morrow Mountain is surrounded by the Yadkin and Pee Dee River and Lake Tillery. There is a boathouse and boat launch, which is actually a common ending point for Kayakers paddling the Uwharrie River.

Morrow Mountain also offers canoes and kayaks to rent. Click here if you would like to know more about reserving a water vessel.

Conclusion

There is so much to explore in the Uwharrie Mountains, but this was by far my favorite area. If you are near this area stop by and enjoy the views.