The Mayo River State Park
Located in Mayodan, this is the county’s first state park and it consists of 1,967 acres along the serene Mayo River corridor in Rockingham County.  The Mayo River State Park's interim facility, Mayo Mountain Access, opened to the public on April 1, 2010. Located at the site are a visitor contact station, picnic shelter, .5 mile hiking trail currently open and an additional 1.8 mile hiking trail planned, rest rooms, catch and release fishing in the pond, and a maintenance facility.One portion of the park contains unique historic structures, which are currently being restored, designed by internationally renowned architect Antonin Raymond.  Mayo Mountain Access is located at 500 Old Mayo Park Road, Mayodan, NC 27027. Contact the park for more information at 336.427.2530.


Haw River State Park
In 2002, an area along the Haw River corridor in both Rockingham and Guilford counties was identified for a future state park.  The park would be in both counties and be Rockingham County’s 2nd state park. The Haw River State Park features The Summit, a retreat and conference center for youth and adults.  For more information, contact 336-342-6163, ext. 20