This park is a hidden gem. The hiking & biking trails are well-maintained and the facilities, (pavilion, campgrounds, restrooms) are clean and new. If you're in eastern NC and think Raleigh has a corner on the state park 'market' give this pretty place a try. Come up for a day trip. Hike the trails, go fishing in the creek(s) -- with a license of course then jet to Littleton for a good selection of cuisine. Or, camp at the pristine campground, where a sweet little cabin, complete with Adirondack chairs will finish off your relaxing, peaceful day. Kudos to the Medoc Mountain State Park crew. read more

I have always drove by the park entrance so I decided to visit one day with my dog for a little hike. There are a lot of trails here that makes for an excellent workout via hiking, running, or walking. It has a visitor center with bathrooms. I particularly like that there are picnic tables and fun jungle gym area for kids. It is worth the visit. read more

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I'm a state park junkie, and this one has a lot going on! There's a derelict mountain (but it's still a climb to the summit!), a beautiful stream that can be blanketed in mountain laurel if you time it right, plenty of trails, and it's definitely quiet. You have to go a little off the beaten path to get here, but try to give yourself some time. There are some shorter trails, but if you want the best, make sure you walk to the summit and then stroll by the stream, that's where the real beauty is! read more

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We love Medoc Mountain for a quick getaway weekend. We did some trail walking, geocaching and lots of fire time at the campsite. The bathrooms are always clean. There are sites that have both electric and water. The water source is between two sites so expect to share. They definitely need more sites with electricity. One thing we really liked was they have bundled firewood across from the Host site for $5 a bundle and a box to put the money in. We've been here a few times and really enjoy that it's so close to home. We will definitely be back. read more

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Oh my mission to visit every state park in NC, my husband, dog and I visited amidst the COVID19 pandemic. Thankfully this State Park remained open since it is not heavily used and it was easy to maintain social distancing on trails and in the picnic area on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. We hiked the Summit and Dam Site loops. Both are well marked and maintained. Beautiful wooded area along the Little Fishing Creek. The picnic area is a large grassy field, with some shade trees and a huge picnic shelter. Grills are also available. I'd love to go back when the visitors center (and bathrooms) are open. read more

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I hesitated to immediately review Medoc Mountain State Park because I wanted to give it the most quality review that could stand out among the others on my latest week-long trip through twelve NC State Parks. Among them this is the only one I camped at. It's one of only a few NC State Parks that I have ever camped at. It was a very pleasant, peaceful experience, if cold, in the off season. I arrived with ample light and while the park office was still open. The staff member in the office was super helpful with the site and information about the area, directing me to the nearest place I could grab some food for my campsite. It was a cool afternoon in late November, warm enough to be out in jeans and a long sleeve shirt. I set up my tent and a hammock at site 20 in the very far reaches of the campground expecting (and getting) total seclusion. I grabbed some Cup Noodle, nuts and candy from the Dollar General nearby. The whole area is very "country" and arguably impoverished. I was grateful for the quiet, pure nature this park afforded me. I took a trail run on the leaf-strewn Bluff Loop Trail. After a nap in my hammock, I ate dinner to fading light and was briefly visited by a passing fox casually trotting through the woods past my campsite. The campsite was not super well maintained or prepared for my arrival but it did have a table, fire ring (which I didn't use) and lantern hook. I took a blazing hot shower in the bathhouse to ward off the freezing cold night. Wearing multiple layers of clothes, in doubled-up sleeping bags and covered in every blanket I brought, I slept soundly in the quiet while the temperature dipped to right at freezing. Digressing from my story, this park has a lot to offer. Several trails welcome all activities: hiking, running, mountain biking and horseback riding. There are campsites for tent, RV and even equestrian camping. Fishing and canoe/kayak access on the Little Fishing Creek seem to be popular here too. I consider it a great shame that I don't live closer to here and hope that one day I can make it back. read more

Nice camping park not too far from Raleigh. Camped for three nights in a nice shady space. Most spaces in this Park have a lot of shade and some privacy. Nice building with flushing toilets and showers with hot water. As previously stated all staff are great. There are trails for hiking and biking. I'm not an avid hiker and thought the medium trails were very easy. But all trails are seriously tree covered so makes for a pleasant walk. There is a creek which cuts through park. And if you have an RV there are lots of powered sites. read more

Medoc Mountain State Park - Site #12 - Parks Near Me - Hollister, North Carolina

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Our first stay here was great just our site didn't have water hook up or sewer but we managed clean site read more

Medoc Mountain State Park - Our site for 2 nights was on a little slop but great spot - Parks Near Me - Hollister, North Carolina

This is a beautiful park that is out of the way, but that's the great thing about it. There are lots of nice trails that are well-maintained, the staff is friendly, and there are some beautiful views. I love hiking along the creek. read more

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Really nice park. We enjoyed a hike through 2 trails. They have tons of trails to choose from. The ones we choose were fun and would have been fairly easy had we not had a baby stroller. But we made it through. It was super hot out but in the woods it wasn't too bad. Nice and quiet trails. We only ran into one other person the whole time we were out. The covered picnic area is super nice. Big grill available and a huge fire place for fall/winter. Restrooms in the same building. Also a water fountain and water spigot. And for the more adventurous folks, they say there have been several sightings of Bigfoot throughout the park. You can even checkouts the Cryptozoology museum in nearby Littleton, NC for more info on that as well as maps of the park showing where the sightings took place. read more

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Last week I was at 3,000 feet hiking the Appalachain Trail at Winding Stairs Gap. This week its Medoc Mountain State Park at 325 feet. But still it was a nice outing on a cool Christmas Eve while everyone else is consumed with last minute xmas activities or wrapping gifts. My gift was a summit trail and complete outdoor serenity. 10 miles off I-95 going towards Virginia. If you want to hike and likely not see another soul (unlike Umstead), then drive up to Medoc for privacy. read more

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Nice park, laid out trails for hikers with varying experience. Wish there was something to acknowledge the indigenous presence just 10 minutes down the road. read more

We tent camped here. The facilities are wonderful and well kept. The location is very pretty and there are a lot of lovely trails. The only problems I had with going here for the weekend were out of the campsites control. I could not get a cell phone signal in the camp ground so communication and entertainment was limited. You might think that is a blessing but I found it frustrating. There is also limited eating/ drinking places to go to nearby. At least that we could find. But again that might not bother you. Would definitely go again though. read more

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Nice park but full of ticks and no signs posted for visitors. After our hike, my husband has 3 on him and we found about 6-7 on our dogs

Beautiful camping outstanding hiking, bicycling, horse trails. A must add to any visit to NC call ro get reservations. Can call same day most days. read more

A really pristine park to visit. Very clean, neat, and quiet. Lots of wildlife to see, dark skies to see the stars, and a wonderful quiet river to fish. The park staff, especially Allan, was very friendly and helpful. The campsites are neat, clean and each is isolated from the others with trees. Definitely would recommend this park to anyone looking for a quiet, peaceful vacation read more

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Great little park. The staff is super friendly and the park is very well kept. You can tell the the guys and gals working here take pride in the park. read more

Great park with large, clean sites. Well-maintained trails and bathroom facilities. Very friendly staff. We would have stayed longer had we known how nice it was and had the time. Only about 10 miles off I95. read more