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
May
1–2
Hillsborough Hog Day
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
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