Record #:

4081

Author(s):

Ellis, Marshall

Abstract:

South Mountain State Park, created by the General Assembly in 1974, has over 12,000 acres of spectacular scenery, streams, solitude, and diverse biology. The park, located near Morganton, has grown in popularity over the years and recently approached a yearly total of 100,000 visitors.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 66 Issue 10, Mar 1999, p62-66,68

Subject(s):

South Mountain State Park; Recreation areas--Burke County; Parks--Burke County