High Country Parks
High Country Parks and Outdoor Recreation Facilities
The High Country area of Western NC and Eastern TN offer unparalleled access to many of nature’s finest offerings to people of all ages at elevations approaching 6000ft. The High Country area takes pride in showcasing the natural beauty and views which surround us. Please help us in respecting and protecting the environment in which we are fortunate to live, work and play within.
Banner Elk:
Grandfather Mountain, Linville NC
Wildcat Lake, Banner Elk NC
https://bannerelk.com/members/wildcat-lake/
Beech Mountain:
Buckeye Lake Recreation Center, Beech Mountain NC
https://www.beechmtn.com/things-to-do/youth-activities/lakes
Coffey Lake, Beech Mountain NC
https://www.beechmtn.com/things-to-do/youth-activities/lakes
Blowing Rock:
Julian Price Memorial Park, Blowing Rock NC
http://www.blueridgeheritage.com/attractions-destinations/julian-price-memorial-park
Moses Cone Memorial Park, Blowing Rock NC
http://www.blueridgeheritage.com/attractions-destinations/moses-cone-manor
Pisgah National Forest, Blowing Rock NC
https://stateparks.com/pisgah.html
Trout Lake, Blowing Rock NC
http://www.exploreboone.com/listings/Trout-Lake/706/
Blue Ridge Parkway
https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/
Boone:
Elk Knob State Park, Todd NC
Greenway Trail, Boone NC
https://www.boonebike.com/about/town-of-boone-greenway-trail-pg108.htm
Rocky Knob Bike Park, Boone NC
https://rockyknob.wordpress.com/
Mountain City/Butler:
Doe Mountain Recreation Area, Mountain City TN
Watauga Lake, Butler TN
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cherokee/recarea/?recid=34990
West Jefferson Area:
Mount Jefferson State Park, Jefferson NC
https://www.ncparks.gov/mount-jefferson-state-natural-area
New River State Park, Laurel Springs NC
Wilkesboro Area:
Kerr Scott Lake, North Wilkesboro NC
https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/visitors/projects.cfm?ID=K719220
High Country Hiking Trails:
http://boonencinfo.com/outdoor-adventures/hiking/
High Country Playgrounds and Picnic Areas:
http://boonencinfo.com/outdoor-adventures/parks-playgrounds-picnic-areas/
High Country Ski Resorts:
http://www.skicentral.com/northcarolina.html
High Country Waterfalls:
http://boonencinfo.com/outdoor-adventures/waterfalls/