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PARK NEWS

The park is open!  These areas remain closed: 300 Section of the lodge and 300 section dock, Mt. Carmel and McCormick Rooms, Skeet Field/Archery/Axe Throwing, and Beaver Run trail.  All other areas are OPEN!



Hickory Knob State Park hours: Sunrise to Sunset. Please use the cell number posted at the park office for issues outside of operation hours. 

Check-in is at 4:00 p.m. and check-out time is at 10 a.m. for all lodge accommodations, campground excluded.

Front Desk/Gift Shop hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., daily.


Book a tee time, online!


Click here for the current Hickory Knob Restaurant hours, buffet menu and special events!  


Boaters please note, outdoor plugs are located at the 200 section lodge rooms only and there is limited boat parking near the 400 section lodge rooms and cabins with no electric. 

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HOURS

Sunrise to Sunset. Please use the cell number posted at the park office for issues outside of operation hours.

OFFICE

7 a.m. to 11 p.m., daily.

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ADMISSION

Free admission

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PETS

Pets are allowed in lodge rooms 307-312 at Hickory Knob. Pets are not allowed in any other lodge rooms. Pets are allowed in most other 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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Wifi Available

Hickory Knob State Resort Park

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Trails

Beaver Run Trail

Length: 2.5 miles

Type: Hiking and Mountain Biking Trail

Description: At the post and rail fence, begin this gently-rolling, hiking/biking, out-and-back trail that winds along the scenic lake shore. You will zig-zag and switch-back on a single-track dirt path that traverses ditches and streams. Biking challenges include roots, rocks, close trees, occasional sinkholes and other minor trail hazards. As you pass beneath the shade of pine and oak woods, watch of a variety of birds, snakes and other wildlife. The trail ends near the skeet shooting area where you can return the way you came.

Lakeview Loop Trail

Length: 7.2 miles

Type: Hiking and Mountain Biking Trail

Description: From the post and rail fence near the kiosk, begin this scenic and challengingly rugged, hiking-biking, single-track, dirt loop-trail. You won’t find any long climbs here, but other challenges include close trees, steep slopes, rough ruts, roots, and rocks. Experts may not be overly challenged, but all levels of riders will get a good workout. You will traverse an amazing variety of habitats including cedar and hardwood ridges, young oak woods, towering pine stands, and open grassy inlets. As you ascend to peaceful, high points overlooking beautiful lake vistas, or descend to quiet, sandy, back coves along the lake shore, watch for birds, deer, snakes, and other wildlife. During the warm summer months there is a cool breeze from the lake and access to the water for a swim.

Turkey Ridge Loop Trail

Length: 1.7 miles

Type: Hiking and Mountain Biking Trail

Description: At the post and rail fence, begin this twisting, rolling, hiking/biking, single track, dirt, loop trail through mixed pine and hardwood forest. Challenges include moderately steep hills, stream fords without footbridges, and sharp curves, and switch-backs. As you pass beneath mixed oak and pine forest, and wind along creeks, watch for a variety of birds, snakes, squirrels, and other wildlife.

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