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Dr. Francis Joseph Kron House
1834 to 1916 The home of pioneer physician, scientist, and horticulturist, Dr. Francis Joseph Kron, sits on a picturesque hillside in Morrow Mountain State Park.
You can make a difference
Morrow Mountain State Park in Stanly County is in the heart of the Uwharrie Mountains along the shores of the Yadkin/Pee Dee River. Generous land gifts were made by James M. Morrow and the citizens of Stanly County. Making it the third oldest N.C. State Park, construction was staffed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935.
Hike the trails, view the scenic vistas, visit historic buildings and the Nature Museum. Explore the Uwharrie's rich archeological, and cultural heritage. Morrow Mountain's store know as rhyoliye, was prized by American Indians. It was actively quarried, knapped and shaped into Stone Age tools and spear points at least 12,000 years ago. These First Carolinians made this area the home long before European settlements in the 1700's.
Morrow Mountain offer's more amenities than any other state park in North Carolina.
Over 30 miles of hiking and bridle trails
Nature Museum
Picnic Areas
Scenic Summit View
Historic Kron House
Family RV and Tent Camp Sites
Backpack Camping
Vacation Cabins
Swimming Pool
Fishing Pier and Boat Ramp
Row Boat and Canoe Rentals
Make an impact... our park depends on you.
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Paddle & Explore Morrow Mountain
Kayaking & Canoeing Lake Tillery at Morrow Mountain State Park. Visitors can enjoy hiking on miles of trails, fishing on Lake Tillery, and camping at one of the many campsites or cabins located within the park.