RV rental Lumber River State Park, NC: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

While the park mostly surrounds the river, there are still plenty of places where you can go hiking. This park features three trails for you to take, some of them being notably more intense than others. The Chalk Banks Trail, which is a three-mile loop, takes you along the edge of the river and into the wetlands where pine and hardwood forests meet. Another trail you'll want to look at is the Lumber River Track Trail, which is only half a mile long in total. This loop trail is perfect for people who just want to take things easy for a bit. It has interpretive panels and an observation deck where you can look at Griffin’s Whirl, a part of the river that has a reverse flow. And finally, there's the Princess Ann Trail, which is one and a half miles one way (or three miles in total). It takes you along the highest bank of the river. If you're in the mood to go boating while you're camping near Lumber River State Park, then you're in luck. This area has many opportunities for boating. In fact, it's the only black-water river that's also a designated Wild and Scenic River in all of North Carolina. Because the water levels tend to fluctuate, you should be careful when planning your boating trips. If you have questions, you can always ask one of the park officials. There are also plenty of opportunities to learn a little bit more about the wildlife of the park and the impact that the river had on the first settlers. The park hosts regularly scheduled programs designed to teach people all about the area's natural history. Anyone who enjoys learning might find that this is the perfect way to spend an afternoon on your Lumber River State Park camping trip.