Recreation
New River State Park is open for year round recreation including canoeing, camping, fishing, hiking and picnicking. The New River is a nature canoe trail that is ideal for inexperienced paddlers. It is shallow with waters that are largely gentle with a few mild rapids. All canoeists must register at the park offices. There are twelve launches along the course of the New River. The river is stocked with muskellunge, rainbow and brown trout. Some of the tributaries of the New River are designated trout waters. All anglers must have a North Carolina state fishing license. There are several miles of trails that are open to hiking at New River State Park. A large picnic area with charcoal grills, thirteen tables and one pavilion is in an old apple orchard. Three primitive camping area can be reached by foot or canoe.
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