State Parks
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
This 190-acre state natural area includes covers most of Occoneechee Mountain with an 867-foot-high summit, part of the Eno River, hiking trails, scenic overlooks and two fishing ponds. There is a park ranger on site. Historic and nature-related educational programs are available.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Address
- Virginia Cates Rd. Hillsborough, NC 27278
- Phone
- (919)383-1686
- [email protected]
- Website
- ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/ocmo/home.html
- Map
- Get Directions →
While You're in Hillsborough
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Learn more →Upcoming Events
Events in Hillsborough
Jul
23
North Carolina Pottery Center Annual Auction Going, Going, Gone to Pots!
Aug
7–8
Annual Celebration of the Automobile Car Show & Racers Reunion
Oct
24
Annual Turkey Bowl
Nov
13–14
Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
Nov
14
Annual Christmas Craft Show
Nov
14
Skate With Santa
Nov
15
Annual Hillsborough Christmas Candlelight Tour
Nov
15
Annual Nutcracker on Ice
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