National Scenic Trail
Appalachian
Best primary window for Appalachian: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
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National Park Sites in North Carolina
North Carolina has 1 national park on the official list of 63 (as of Oct 19, 2026) and 11 other National Park Service sites. National parks: Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The other sites include 2 national historic sites, 2 national historic trails, 2 national seashores, and 1 national battlefield.
1National parks
12NPS sites
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National parks in North Carolina
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Parkway
Blue Ridge
Best primary window for Blue Ridge: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Seashore
Cape Hatteras
Best primary window for Cape Hatteras: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Seashore
Cape Lookout
Best primary window for Cape Lookout: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Site
Carl Sandburg Home
Best primary window for Carl Sandburg Home: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Site
Fort Raleigh
Best primary window for Fort Raleigh: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Park
Great Smoky Mountains
Best primary window for Great Smoky Mountains: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Military Park
Guilford Courthouse
Best primary window for Guilford Courthouse: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
All Places
Compare available seasonal planning briefs and source status for NPS places in this state.
National Scenic Trail
Appalachian
Best primary window for Appalachian: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
Parkway
Blue Ridge
Best primary window for Blue Ridge: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Seashore
Cape Hatteras
Best primary window for Cape Hatteras: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Seashore
Cape Lookout
Best primary window for Cape Lookout: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Site
Carl Sandburg Home
Best primary window for Carl Sandburg Home: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Site
Fort Raleigh
Best primary window for Fort Raleigh: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Park
Great Smoky Mountains
Best primary window for Great Smoky Mountains: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Military Park
Guilford Courthouse
Best primary window for Guilford Courthouse: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Battlefield
Moores Creek
Best primary window for Moores Creek: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Trail
Overmountain Victory
Best primary window for Overmountain Victory: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Trail
Trail Of Tears
Best primary window for Trail Of Tears: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Memorial
Wright Brothers
Best primary window for Wright Brothers: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
NPS designations in North Carolina
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