MAXTON, N.C. — Lumber River State Park is holding a grand opening for its new Wire Pasture Access.
The new access area sits off U.S. 74 West near Maxton, midway between the park’s existing access points at Princess Ann in Orrum and Chalk Banks in Wagram. The expansion introduces a new visitor center equipped with educational exhibits and classroom space, alongside new hiking trails and a river launch point.
Exhibits at the site emphasize the cultural heritage, history, and ongoing presence of local Indigenous communities—specifically the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, whose ancestral homelands surround the Lumber River basin.
The grand opening event features remarks from Lumbee Tribal leaders, N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Pam Cashwell, and park officials, alongside guided nature walks, river paddling demonstrations, educational booths, and local vendors.
Additional facility schedules, paddling maps, and visitor information are available through the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation.
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