Lumber River State Park

This is a very nice state park, although it’s very primitive. We camped at Chalk Banks Access, then moseyed over to Princess Ann, which is the main access of the park.
Chalk Banks is a wonderful campground, although it’s primitive. You can drive to your site. It’s away from people and cities, so you have lots of opportunities to see and hear wildlife. We were serenaded by an owl, a whippoorwill, and assorted frogs through the night. Even though it’s far away, there’s a cell tower just outside the park. The river is not easily accessible, except at a couple of launch sites. However, if you have a canoe/​kayak, I think it would be fabulous. There are a few trails and a pond that’s full of life.
Fishermen will be in heaven at either part of the park.
The park ranger at Chalk Banks was super friendly and helpful, and busy driving the park throughout our stay. We didn’t see any rangers at Princess Ann, and there were a ton of little people swimming and kayaking without life jackets. Seemed backwards somehow.
At Princess Ann, there’s about ¾ mile of paths with direct access to the river. No cell service for us here.
At both places, the river was much cleaner than I expected. I Didn’t see trash collecting at trees or along the banks.
If you have a canoe or kayak, the Lumber River is a must do!!! But even if you just want to get away from things, this park is just right!!!

This is a small state park but still very pretty with various activities available.
There is a decent sized picnic shelter and various picnic tables scattered throughout the park. There are a few short trails along the river. The river itself is peaceful and appears to be very clean. Overlooking the river are beautiful trees covered in Spanish moss. I am sure these are even more stunning in the spring and summer.
There are also camping sites available.
Like many state parks in the north Carolina, this park sits out in the middle of nowhere but it’s about 6 miles off highway 74 between lumberton and Whiteville. Just follow the brown signs.