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Yadkin Valley Area Parks

Crater Park
On the River in Historic Downtown Elkin, NC

Chatham Park
Hwy 268, Elkin, NC

Elkin Municipal Park
Hwy 268 Elkin, NC 28621
336-835-9814

Mitchell River Game Land
1,716-Acre Public Game Land Located in Western Surry County.
919-662-4323

Pilot Mountain State Park
Route 3, Box 21, Hwy 52, Pinnnacle, NC 27043
336-325-2355

Stone Mountain State Park
3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring Gap, NC 28668,
336-957-8185

Fisher River Park, Surry County
This park provides excellent wading and bank fishing opportunities. Operated by Surry County Parks and Recreation, the park also has several miles of trails with numerous access points along the river. Directions: Follow U.S. 601 Business north of Dobson. Turn left on Prison Camp Road (S.R. 1345).

Elkin/Crater Park, Surry County
This access is primarily a canoe launching facility. The park provides very little bank and wading opportunities. Access point is at the rear of the park along the river. Directions: Follow Bridges Street south from N.C. 268 through Elkin. The park is on the left before crossing the river

Shoals Access/Pilot Mountain State Park, Yadkin County
This excellent canoe launch facility access provides minimal bank fishing opportunities. Wading is advised only during low-flow periods. The access is along the southern edge of the state park. Directions: From Boonville, follow N.C. 67 east and turn north on Main Street in East Bend. Follow Yadkin.