Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
"New Bern travelers can enjoy a scenic drive inland for swimming, paddling, and forest trails. The park makes a good change of pace from coastal sightseeing."
A scenic eastern North Carolina park known for river bluffs, swimming, paddling, and forest trails.
Goose Creek State Park
"New Bern visitors come for a quieter natural setting than the city’s historic core. The park offers a scenic side trip for paddlers and wildlife watchers exploring eastern North Carolina."
A scenic coastal plain park with marshes, cypress swamps, paddling, fishing, and abundant wildlife.
Pettigrew State Park
"New Bern residents can make a longer day trip for paddling and birdwatching. The park’s lake and swamp habitats offer a rewarding change of pace from the riverfront and sound."
A quiet northeastern North Carolina park known for Lake Phelps, cypress swamps, paddling, fishing, and wildlife viewing.