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Sites are meant for tent/pop-up camping only. No RV or Trailer is accessible.
Located in Wake County 10 miles northwest of downtown Raleigh, William B. Umstead State Park is a cherished retreat from bustling urban life. The park features an extensive network of hiking and multiuse trails, as well as three manmade lakes and their tributaries that are perfect for fishing. Both park entrances offer picnic shelters, and Crabtree Creek offers camping areas. Group camps and the historic Maple Hill Lodge let visitors experience a rustic overnight experience without typical modern camping amenities.
The Crabtree Creek section is located 10 miles northwest of Raleigh off US 70. The park visitors center and camping facilities are located in this section. From I-40, turn northeast on I-540 and take the US 70 exit. Travel southeast on US 70, and turn right on Umstead Parkway, which leads to Visitors center. After entering the park, turn right onto Campground Road.
What a fantastic spot for a relaxing autumn Saturday! Although the trail was quite busy, it didn't dampen anyone's enjoyment. The path was well-kept, and everyone was friendly and seemed to have a good time. There are lots of different trails for all skill levels, so don't hesitate to try a new one each time you come. I'll definitely be back as the weather gets cooler!
My bestie and I went to this park, and we fell in love with the view. Ugh, nature is so beautiful. I would never trade it for a city. Well, it’s between the cities, but hopefully, you know what I mean by Lmaoo. It has bathrooms, bike tires to pump air, and little tools if your bike fails on you. Benches to take a pit stop. A lot of friendly people walking together or solo to get their steps in. Animal-friendly, amazing view I will come back to explore the entire place and give an update.
This day we hiked the Loblolly Trail. Took a few and a half hours. We didn't break any speed records but no one should when out here. Absolutley beautiful time full of scenic forested areas. Took some great memories of pollinators, Herons, flowers, pretty sure we glimpsed a female Ovenbird scouring the forest floor, and a turtle who pretended to be invisible. This is a highly recommended journey.
The canopy is cool, with filtered light and some gentle breezes blowing through. Take time to stop and quietly take it all in.
Hats off to the friendly park ranger who gave us some guidance.
Go enjoy this wonderful resource, bring water, some trail snacks, watch your footing on the trail and always clean up trash whether its yours or not. As a note we didn't see any trash on the trail. Very clean happy to report.
