State Parks
Pettigrew State Park
An angler’s paradise, this park is the home of Lake Phelps, a 16,600-acre natural lake; a virgin forest; and recreational facilities including a family campground, group camping, trails, picnic areas, boat ramp, exhibits, fishing pier and play fields. Ideal for shallow draft sailboats, canoeing and windsurfing. View displays of prehistoric Indian culture in the exhibit hall or visit nearby Somerset Place, a state historic site. Free. Fee for camping.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Address
- 2252 Lake Shore Rd. Creswell, NC 27928
- Phone
- (252)797-4475
- [email protected]
- Website
- ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/pett/home.html
- Map
- Get Directions →
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