Caesars Head

PARK ADVISORY

Caesars Head restrooms and overlook are OPEN from 9 a.m. to sunset. Trail access is hike at your own risk. The only trails currently open are: Wildcat Wayside, Frank Coggins, Raven Cliff (to the overlook), Dismal Trail (not the loop), Tom Miller, and Gum Gap. Trails are open from 9 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. All other trails remain closed.

A map of currently open trails can be found here.

All trails on park are rated as advanced and are in a wilderness setting. Trails Close at 6:30 PM daily. All hikers must be off trails by this time.

Caesars Head State Park does not take reservations for day-use parking. All of our parking is first-come first-serve. There is NO roadside parking at Caesars Head State Park

Hike-in Trailside campsites are available by reservation only. There is NO car-camping or RV camping at this park.

HOURS

9am-6pm, daily. Trails open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

OFFICE

9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. M-F, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sat- Sun.

ADMISSION

Trail access cost: $3 adults; $1.50 SC seniors; $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free

PETS

Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.

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Caesars Head State Park

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Camping

Camping Information: Camping is allowed only on designated campsites. Camping in other than designated areas may result in a fine. No drive-up campsites are available on the park. No water or electricity is provided at the campsites.
Camping Reservations: To make a backcountry camping reservation, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK(7275) or make it online by clicking here.

Reservations requested less than one (1) day in advance of check-in must be made directly through the park. For example: If today is Friday and you are making a reservation checking in on today, Friday, you must make the reservation by contacting the park directly.
Trailside Camping: The Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area offers trailside backcountry camping at 18 primitive sites. Fourteen sites provide fire pits, while four allow no fires. Permits are required, and camping is allowed in designated areas only. Campers are asked to check-in at least two hours before dark in order to safely reach their campsites. Campers are asked to follow internationally recognized "leave no trace" camping practices. For more information on leave no trace practices, visit the official leave no trace ethics website.
Trailside: Yes

Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.

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