US EditionChimney Rock Park to Reopen After Hurricane Helene
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, JUN 6 – Chimney Rock State Park reopens with limited capacity and mandatory reservations to manage visitor flow during ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene’s damage, officials said.
- Chimney Rock State Park, including its famous monolith, will welcome visitors again starting Friday, June 27, 2025, following a closure lasting nine months.
- The park closed in September 2024 due to flooding from Hurricane Helene, which severely damaged roads, trails, and the entrance bridge.
- State workers have fixed the park’s roads and put in a temporary bridge, but visitor numbers will be restricted as recovery and reconstruction continue in the area.
- Governor Josh Stein called Chimney Rock "a western North Carolina jewel" and said reopening will draw tourists back, with reservations required via chimneyrockpark.com.
- The reopening marks a positive recovery step for the region, allowing visitors and local businesses to return, supported by coordinated efforts from state and local leaders.
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Fundraiser to benefit Chimney Rock State Park set for June 26 - The Tryon Daily Bulletin
SALUDA—Preserving a Picturesque America will host a special fundraising art show this summer to support the recovery of Chimney Rock State Park, one of the areas hardest hit by Tropical Storm Helene. The exhibit runs through July 31 at Saluda Studios, with an opening reception scheduled for Thursday, June 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the gallery, located at 144 US-176 in Saluda. “So many people who saw the devastation wondered how they could help,” s…
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