Within Park
- Bath House
- Boat Launch Ramp
- Fire Rings
- Fishing
- Flush Toilets
- Hiking Trail
- Parking
- Picnic Tables
- Ranger Station
- Restrooms
- Telephone
- Tent Pads
- Vault Toilet
- Water spigot
CLOSURE: Due to the planned construction to improve the campground at Pettigrew State Park, the park will be closing in January 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We hope that you will join us after the project is complete for what we think will be a better visitor experience
Business rules for Holiday Weekends :
Holiday booking date rules are as follows:
2 nights Minimum Stay on holiday weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday)
2 nights Minimum Stay still apply to cabin rentals at Hanging Rock, Morrow Mountain, and Cliffs of the Neuse State Parks
1 night Minimum Stay on holiday weekend if the booking dates within 14 Days before Arrival Date
Rule applies to the following holiday weekends:
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
Holiday booking date rules are as follows:
2 nights Minimum Stay on holiday weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday)
2 nights Minimum Stay still apply to cabin rentals at Hanging Rock, Morrow Mountain, and Cliffs of the Neuse State Parks
1 night Minimum Stay on holiday weekend if the booking dates within 14 Days before Arrival Date
Rule applies to the following holiday weekends:
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
Pettigrew State Park, NC
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Book a Campsite at Pettigrew State Park, NC
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Booking Window
Campsite Non-Electric
Mon Jul 13 2026 - Wed Jan 13 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Picnic Shelter
Tue Jul 14 2026 - Wed Jan 13 2027Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Primitive Group Camping
Tue Jul 14 2026 - Wed Jan 13 2027Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Thu Jan 01 2026
Thu Dec 31 2026
Peak
Fri Jan 01 2027
Fri Dec 31 2027
Services and Amenities
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Fees and Cancellation
For more information on Cancellation Policies, click here
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
There is a $3 transaction fee/night/reservation. And please note even walk-ups require a reservation.
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Primitive Group Camping
$47.00
Picnic Shelter
$55.00
Campsite Non-Electric
$27.00
Peak Season
Jan 01 2027 -
Dec 31 2027
Jan 01 2027 -
Dec 31 2027
Primitive Group Camping
$47.00
Picnic Shelter
$55.00
Campsite Non-Electric
$27.00
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
35.79194, -76.40944
35°47'31"N, 76°24'34"W
Pettigrew State Park is located in Washington and Tyrrel counties, seven miles south of Creswell, off of US 64. From US 64 East or US 64 West, take exit 558 to Creswell. Turn left onto Alligood Road and drive approximately one mile. Turn left onto Main Street and drive two miles (the road name changes to Spruill's Bridge Road). Turn right onto Thirty Foot Canal Road and drive for five miles. Turn left onto Lake Shore Road and the park office entrance is immediately on the right.
35.79194, -76.40944
35°47'31"N, 76°24'34"W
Pettigrew State Park is located in Washington and Tyrrel counties, seven miles south of Creswell, off of US 64. From US 64 East or US 64 West, take exit 558 to Creswell. Turn left onto Alligood Road and drive approximately one mile. Turn left onto Main Street and drive two miles (the road name changes to Spruill's Bridge Road). Turn right onto Thirty Foot Canal Road and drive for five miles. Turn left onto Lake Shore Road and the park office entrance is immediately on the right.
