New River
United States, North Carolina
New River
LocationUnited States, North Carolina
RegionNorth Carolina
TypeState Park
Coordinates36.4677°, -81.3404°
Established1975
Area13.45
Nearest CityJefferson (8 mi)
Major CityBoone (35 mi)
About New River
New River State Park protects portions of the New River, one of the oldest rivers in the United States and a National Wild and Scenic River. The park was created following local opposition to a proposed dam project.