What to Do in Uwharrie's Morrow Mountain State Park

Intro

Morrow Mountain is a surprising beauty. It feels as if you are deep in the mountains in Boone, NC, or even in Tennessee.

Here is your ultimate guide through Morrow Mountain State Park. You won’t want to miss these extraordinary views and 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

The hiking trail that leads to the top of the mountain.

There are trails for all types at Morrow Mountain. Whether you hike strenuous or easy trails you are sure to find exactly what you are looking for. Here is a list of the trails and how to get there.

You can also bring your horses along for an adventure. Unfortunately, they do not offer horseback riding.

Just a little tip, you can just drive to the best views this park has to offer. When entering the park you will come upon a fork in the road. You will take the right all the way up the mountain until you see parking.

There will be a view at almost every part of the mountain top. You can also see Lake Tillery from the top.

Camping

You can either go primitive camping off of one of the hiking trails (you can find which ones offer primitive through the trails link I listed above) or you can spend the night at the campground.

Reservations will be necessary for both primitive camping and campground areas through this link.

Personally, Clark and I did not like the campground, everyone seemed too close together, and it all seemed chaotic (not my idea of a relaxing vacation).

Homestead

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

It could just be me, but I felt like my hairs were standing on end while exploring this area. It could have been the room with the creepy dolls or the graveyard, or even the eerie-looking trees.

Despite the creepiness this area had to offer, there was also history to read on several plaques. Apparently, there was a doctor named Francis Kron who settled in the area and practiced horticulture in the early 1800s.

Here is the creepy attic full of dolls. I had to ask someone else to take the pictures because dolls are so creepy.

An old chestnut tree. Careful, there were sea urchin like shells dotting the area around the tree.

Museum

Right at the visitors center is a small museum, it’s smaller than a house. Did I mention that it is completely free to visit!

The shack-like building was packed full of interesting facts about the surrounding area, Indians, and local animals.

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 definitely stop by and enjoy the views.

What to Do in Uwharrie’s Morrow Mountain State Park