Chimney Rock Park to Reopen After Hurricane Helene
- Chimney Rock State Park in North Carolina is scheduled to welcome visitors again starting Friday, June 27, 2025.
- The park closed in September 2024 after Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage to its entrance bridge, roads, and local communities.
- The N.C. Department of Transportation completed a temporary bridge and road repairs, and capacity will be limited with advance reservations required.
- Governor Josh Stein called Chimney Rock a “western North Carolina jewel” and said reopening will draw tourists back to the area.
- Officials said the reopening marks a positive recovery step for western North Carolina but noted ongoing rebuilding efforts will limit initial operations.
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Chimney Rock Park to reopen after Hurricane Helene
CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (WSPA) — After nine months of recovery from Hurricane Helene, Chimney Rock State Park is reopening to the public. The official reopening date is June 27. Officials said reservations will be required for all guests, including annual passholders. The park will initially reopen from Friday to Monday. Park officials said space will be limited as the site reopens to the public. Reservations go live in the coming weeks on the Chimne…
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