Merchants Millpond State Park
"Ahoskie visitors can enjoy easy access to fishing, hiking, and canoeing in a distinctive natural area. The park is a convenient option for local outdoor recreation."
Merchants Millpond State Park features a 760-acre millpond, blackwater swamp, and miles of quiet waterways that attract paddlers and birdwatchers. The park also offers camping, fishing, and forested trails in a remote, natural setting.
Pettigrew State Park
"Ahoskie visitors often head here for fishing, boating, and scenic wetlands. Pettigrew provides a convenient way to enjoy North Carolina’s coastal plain landscape."
Pettigrew State Park centers on Lake Phelps, one of North Carolina’s largest natural lakes, and the surrounding swamp and forest habitats. It is especially popular for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, birding, and exploring the park’s historic and natural resources.