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Pettigrew State Park

Pettigrew State Park (large dot) and the other state parks in North Carolina. No free photo of this park yet.
Location
Washington County, North Carolina
Nearest town
12.6 miles southwest of Columbia
Type
State Park

About Pettigrew State Park

5,951 acres of land surrounding Lake Phelps and the Scuppernong River make up this park, spanning both Tyrrell and Washington Counties. The developed facilities sit south of U.S. Route 64 near Roper and Creswell. Recreation runs year-round across the site, with hiking, camping, fishing, boating and picnicking all available around the lake shoreline and river frontage.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Pettigrew State Park is in Washington County, North Carolina, 12.6 miles southwest of Columbia. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.