Crowders Mountain, Gorges, Grandfather Mountain and Lake Norman state parks, as well as Rendezvous Mountain, reopened. These parks were temporarily closed due to issues from Hurricane Helene.
The following remain closed entirely: Chimney Rock, Elk Knob, Lake James, Mount Mitchell, New River, South Mountains and Stone Mountain SPs, as well as Mount Jefferson State Natural Area.
Some of the closed parks may reopen partially in November, depending on progress with cleanup and hazard mitigation, but Chimney Rock, Mount Mitchell, South Mountains face extended closure.