Come celebrate PaddleFest at Merchants Millpond State Park! From Wednesday, April 10 to Friday, April 12 we will host a series of programs including canoe tours, American Canoe Association kayak lessons, nature walks, history programs, bear talks, and s'mores-making.

Camping packages are available for each of the three nights. Each package includes a t-shirt, overnight camping, lunch for the day, and first access for program sign up. Packages are a great way to ensure that you have your choice of programs throughout PaddleFest. All water-based programs require reservations.

Registration can be done by calling our Visitor Center at 252-357-1191. Signups for the programs become available on April 1 for those interested in taking part without getting a package. Pricings are listed below:

$50 + tax for 1 night

$75 + tax for 2 nights

$100 + tax for 3 nights.

A full schedule of programs can be found on ncparks.gov/memi. Otherwise, more information can be found by contacting our email at merchants.millpond@ncparks.gov or calling our Visitor Center at 252-357-1191."