WYPW Adventures 312 Jericho Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278  email phone: (919) 732-2274 cell: (919) 724 9449

   Eno River State Park, Durham NC

The Few’s Ford Access

to the Eno River is located in Durham and

Orange Counties. With almost 2700 acres,

the Eno River State Park provides a green space

for the community. It is an ideal location for

an environmental camp, with more 18 miles of

hiking trails, easy access to the river, and well-

kept fields for games and play. More than 152

different species of animals have been sighted

in the park.

Check out the park's website at

http://ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/enri/main.php.

Park Hours: November-February 8am-6pm;

March, October 8am-7pm;

April, May, September 8am-8pm;

June-August 8am-9pm.

Park office (919) 383-1686.

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