Chimney Rock State Park to reopen after Hurricane Helene
CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (WSPA) – After nine months of recovery from Hurricane Helene, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is reopening to the public!
The official reopening date is Friday, 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 at chimneyrockpark.com.
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