Camping

With so much to do and see at the Palmetto-Peartree Preserve, you may not want to leave at the end of the day. Now you won't have to! Thanks to a generous grant from the Anheuser Busch Foundation and the NC Adopt-A-Trail Program we have built a camping platform on Hidden Lake. After an invigorating paddle along the Albemarle Sound enter the pristine, tranquil waters of Hidden Lake and relax for the night under the stars. Reservations are required for overnight use of the platform and can be made through Roanoke River Partners. For more information on the Palmetto-Peartree Preserve paddle trail and Hidden Lake camping platform, check out our Paddle Trail Brochure. Then, pack your bags and plan to spend a night at the Palmetto-Peartree Preserve.

Paddle Trail Brochure (Download PDF)

Preserve Highlight

Escape the crowds and heat of summer, and spend a night on our camping platform at Hidden Lake. Make a reservation now.

Spotlight

Prescribed Burning

You may notice some signs of fire throughout the preserve, but do not be alarmed. We conducted prescribed burns in some of the loblolly pine forests during the winter and spring. This technique will help:

Improve wildlife habitat
Enhance and perpetuate pine forests
Reduce the risk of devastating fires

Donor Commitment

The Conservation Fund's pledge to donors:

Donor Committment

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Ensure gifts directly support conservation.