Friends of Mayo River State Park

12/26/2025

FIRST DAY HIKE AT MAYO RIVER STATE PARK
Thursday, January 1, 2026 - 9am - 12pm
Meet-up at the park's main access at 500 Old Mayo Park Road, Mayodan, NC 27027
Come along for a Ranger-led First Day Hike. We will be hiking along the 1.8-mile Fox Trail Loop with minimum stops to talk about the history of our nation in celebration of its 250-year anniversary. The meeting location is at the Mayo Mountain Access parking lot. The Fox trail is an easy-moderate 1.8-mile hike. Please bring hiking shoes, a jacket and water. If you have further questions, please call the park office at (336) 916-6080.

05/19/2025

DON'T FORGET to check your calendar for the next meeting of the Friends of Mayo River State Park! See info below and see you there!

05/11/2025

04/24/2025

Friends of Mayo River State Park gather to revitalize Friends Group efforts. If interested, the next meeting will be held on May 20, 2025, at 6:30pm at the picnic shelter.

04/10/2025

Mayo River State Park has a permanent full-time entry level Park Ranger I position available. Interested candidates should apply through the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (NCOSHR) website, click Mayo River State Park (Rockingham County). This site provides all details and salary range. The closing date to apply is April 16, 2025 at 5:00pm.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina?keywords=Park%20Ranger%20I

04/10/2025

SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday, April 22, 2025

01/16/2025

Mayo River State Park General Utility Worker

JOB INFORMATION
Mayo River State Park has a General Utility Worker (GUW) position available, with employment term length: 11-month position.
GUWs work 40 hours per week, with weekend and holiday work required.
The pay is $15 per hour.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
GUWs are responsible for facility and grounds maintenance, including but not limited to cleaning restrooms, campsites, and visitor center, emptying trashcans and litter pick-up, mowing and weed-eating grass, maintaining trails, assisting visitors, and performing other duties to assist in necessary park operations.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALITIFICATIONS
Applicants must have a valid driver's license and must enjoy working with the public.
NOTE: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

HOW TO APPLY
Applications printed from the state web site, www.ncparks.gov, should be returned in person to the park office. Or you can pick up an application in person at the park office.

Mayo River State Park
500 Old Mayo Park Rd.
Mayodan, NC 27027
Phone: 336-427-2530

12/08/2024

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, and Virginia State Parks will be hosting a public information meeting on the master plan for the future Mayo River State Park. The Commonwealth has acquired a total of 637 acres of land between the North Mayo River and the South Mayo River, which converge just south of the state line in North Carolina.

The new addition to the Virginia State Parks system is intended to complement the park built around the Mayo River in North Carolina, also called Mayo River State Park. Join us on December 16 from 6-8 p.m., at the Spencer-Penn Centre to learn more!

10/29/2024

ROANOKE LOGPERCH RELEASE

North Carolina Wildlife Commission and Mayo River State Park invite you to join us for a rare opportunity to help with the release of the Roanoke Logperch into the Mayo River. These fingerling Roanoke Logperch are ready to test the water that the Mayo River has to offer to one day become the large "6 inch" darters that they are meant to be. After being listed on the Endangered Species List for over 35 years, Roanoke Logperch have been recommended for delisting. What a great story to be a part of!

WHEN: Friday, November 1, 2024 at 11:00am

LOCATION: We will meet at Anglin Mill Access of Mayo River State Park: Old Anglin Loop/Mayo Beach Road (off Anglin Mill Road), Stoneville, NC, 27048, GPS: 36.5296, -79.9894.

WHAT TO BRING: Wading boots, water shoes, or hip or chest waders. We will be getting in the water up to around our knees and staying in the water while the fish acclimate to the current river conditions. If desired, towel and dry shoes for after the release.

04/08/2024

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC - PRESCRIBED BURN AT MAYO MOUNTAIN ACCESS.
Happening today......Monday, April 8, 2024. For the safety of the public, Mayo Mountain Access will be CLOSED during the burn. Please visit other park accesses that are open as usual. We are sorry for any inconvenience this closure may cause.

12/21/2023

Come join Mayo River State Park on Monday, January 1, 2024 at 2:00pm, for the First Day Hike event. Not only is this the first guided hike of the new year, it is the grand opening of the new Fox Trail. This new trail is a beginner-to-moderate hike, approximately 2 miles in length. It is a natural surface so you may encounter roots, leaves, etc. along the way. Wear appropriate hiking shoes and clothing for the weather, and bring your own water. Meetup is at the picnic shelter at the Mayo Mountain Access, 500 Old Mayo Park Road, Mayodan, NC 27027. Start your 2024 off on the right foot by participating in the First Day Hike at Mayo River!

10/20/2023

GREAT TRAILS STATE DAY......SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2023, 10AM-12PM at MAYO RIVER STATE PARK, Anglin Mill Access. See information below.