Safety and enjoyment are symbiotic at Beech Bluff County Park. The following rules and regulations have been established to ensure a safe and pleasant visit.

1. Speed limit is 15 mph.
2. Clean up after your pets.
3. Keep pets on a 6-foot leash.
4. Park only in designated areas. (No parking on roadsides or outside park gates.)
5. The following are prohibited:
   • Open fires
   • Alcoholic beverages
   • Tobacco and vapor products
   • Hunting
   • Feeding of wildlife
   • Swimming, wading or boating
   • Collection or release of any natural material or living organism unless otherwise designated by Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space staff
   • Amplified music
   • Littering
   • Firearms
     • This does not prohibit concealed handgun permit holders from legally carrying a concealed handgun in accordance with N.C.G.S. 14-415.11.
   • Overnight parking and camping
   • ATVs and other motorized vehicles
      

Park Visitation Photography Notice

Parks, Recreation and Open Space staff may take photographs or video of park patrons of all ages to demonstrate the use of our parks. Photographs may be used in print, video or digital media. Any Wake County staff taking photographs or video for this purpose will be wearing recognizable Wake County Parks uniform or other visible ID. If you do not want to be photographed or have your child photographed during your park visit, then please notify park staff.

Professional Photography in the Park

If you a professional or amateur photographer interested in taking photos at Beech Bluff County Park, please follow the appropriate guidelines and permit process.

Beech Bluff County Park is a scenic site and provides the perfect setting for a variety of photography opportunities. To ensure that all park visitors have a pleasant experience, registration is required for photo shoots.

Please see the Photography Policy and Permit Information for a complete list of rules and guidelines and how to register for a permit.

Wake County Parks, Recreation & Open Space has a "No Collection" policy that does not allow visitors to take things (natural or man-made) from the parks. Our parks contain both historically significant structures and documented cemeteries that should not be disturbed.

Metal detectors may be used to look for an item you have specifically lost, but not to "treasure hunt" in general. Park Management must be notified and grant permission in advance of using a metal detector to search for a personal lost item.

Please refer to the Wake County Parks Policy on Drones/RC Vehicles/Model Rockets for questions on use at Beech Bluff County Park.

From Clayton:
Travel down US-70 E and take the Exit 320 onto NC Hwy. 42 toward Clayton. Once on NC Hwy. 42, travel about 10 miles until your reach the entrance of the park. Estimated trip is 44 minutes to park discovery.

From Garner:
About a 14-mile drive starting from Vandora Springs Road, take a left onto Old Stage Road, then a left onto NC Hwy. 42, ending with a left into the park entrance. Estimated trip is 22 minutes to park enjoyment.

From Fuquay-Varina/Holly Springs:
Head east on NC Hwy. 55, turn right at the traffic light at Sheetz, and then in .10 miles turn left onto NC Hwy. 42. After 4.86 miles, turn left into the park entrance. Estimated trip is 16 minutes to park exploration.

Park Staff

The park center is where you can find the offices for our Park Manager and members of the Program and Agriculture Teams. A reception area provides information that may be helpful during your park visit.

Exhibits

Currently still in development, but coming soon, this exhibit space will allow visitors to explore the past to present through a winding hallway located in the park center. Learn about the history of the land before it became a park. Discover all the natural elements around you and investigate the sustainable features that make Beech Bluff County Park special by design!

Natural Surface Walking Trails

Explore trails composed of mulch and natural dirt surface. These trails loop off the main bluff overlook trail for additional scenery and a more immersive, lower-impact walking option.

These trails are designed for walking/hiking only.  You can visit our paved trails around the orchard and the Great Lawn to ride your bike.

Make sure to access our park map via website or stop by the park center for a copy before heading out on the trails. 

This multipurpose field is available for visitors to use for leisure and activities. The field is not available for public reservation but will be used for park event space as needed.

Restrooms are conveniently located at the Park Center, playground area and at the Harvest Hub. Please help us keep them clean by throwing trash in appropriate receptacles and notifying staff of any messes or supply needs. Restrooms may close 30 minutes before park closes, so plan accordingly.

The sustainable design of the park is also part of our maintenance facility. Solar panels and reclaimed wood make up some of the features of the building.

Staff assistance is available at the park center, but in an emergency, staff can also be reached at the maintenance facility.

Keep current on what's happening at the park by viewing our monthly newsletter!

The Buzz at Beech Bluff

Visit this page for updates on current park-related items that may affect your visit.

Are you bringing a group out to Beech Bluff County Park? You might need a Park Use Agreement. Let us know ahead of time, and we can work with your group to make sure you have a great visit!

Contact us at beechbluff@wake.gov.

Reservations can be made by using the online reservation system. Select the link to show the map of Beech Bluff County Park. After picking the correct date, click on the icon of the shelter on the map to begin the reservation process. You will also have to create an account if you don't already have one. Unreserved shelters may be used free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.

A covered picnic area is located near the playground for visitors to take a shaded break and is in close proximity to the playground and restroom facility. This space is not available for public reservation.

The Canopy Room provides a scenic view of the forest and is a perfect indoor space for a variety of uses. The room as a whole can hold up to 100 people (depending on room layout), but the space can also be divided into two rooms that serve up to 40 each.

The Park will eventually offer the Canopy Room as a rentable location. First, staff must understand the best way to operate the space with their own programs.

These panels can be see on the roofs of our park center and maintenance facility, but what are they? You may know them by their most common name, "solar panels." These panels generate power using absorbed energy from sunlight and converting it into electrical energy.

The park center is home to geothermal technology that controls the heating and cooling of the building. This technology extracts the heat found within the subsurface of the earth and uses it directly for building conditioning.