State Park · North Carolina
William B. Umstead State Park
- Location
- Wake County, North Carolina
- Nearest town
- 4.8 miles northeast of Cary
- Type
- State Park
About William B. Umstead State Park
Sycamore, Big Lake, and Reedy Creek areas sit within 5,442 acres of forest surrounded by Raleigh, Cary, and Durham. The park protects this wooded land as an open space within a fast-growing metropolitan area, offering a combined 34.3 miles of trails used for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Picnic areas, camping, and educational programs are also part of what the park provides.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
William B. Umstead State Park is in Wake County, North Carolina, 4.8 miles northeast of Cary. 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.