River Park at Cooleemee Falls

09/08/2026

We are so excited to be hosting our beloved CATFISH FRY Fundraiser on Saturday Oct 17th. Be a Sponsor and Help Us Preserve the BULLHOLE.

09/05/2026

Yes! We are OPEN through Monday for the holiday!
Happy Labor Day weekend, everyone!
10am - 6pm (No more entry after 5pm)
Please read over Park Rules prior to arrival. https://www.cooleemee.org/riverpark-home/

07/31/2026

August 14-16th: Hwy 64 to York Hill Paddle (Boone's Cave camping)

We'll spend two days on the Daniel Boone Canoe Trail using Boone's Cave riverside camping spots as a base camp. We'll first meet on Friday night to camp out. Saturday morning, we will pack boats onto as few vehicles as we can in order to go to hwy 64 access. We will paddle through places that Daniel Boone referenced in his time living in the area. We will glide by mills, settlements, and favorite fishing rocks on our way back to Boone's Cave.

Visit the link below for more information and to get tickets!
https://www.yadkinriverkeeper.org/events/2026/8/15/long-paddle-hwy-64-to-york-hill

To learn more about The Long Paddle and how you can help support the journey, please click here:
https://www.yadkinriverkeeper.org/sponsor-the-long-paddle

07/27/2026

That was a lot of rain! ⛈️
The river rose nearly 10ft. over the weekend!

📷: Thanks to Jack O’Connor with Yadkin RiverKeeper for this video.

07/26/2026

The park will be open today! Please wear some shoes while wading in the water due naturally slick rocks. Socks work too!

07/25/2026

UPDATE 7/25 🌧️

UPDATE (7/25): The Park will remain closed today due to unsafe conditions.

UPDATE: The Park will remain closed today (7/24) due to unsafe conditions.

Well, we went from one extreme to the other. The storm has brought a lot of rain in a short amount of time. ⛈️
The park will be closed today due to unsafe conditions. Please check back tomorrow for an updated status.
Thank you.

07/24/2026

UPDATE: The Park will remain closed today (7/24) due to unsafe conditions.

UPDATE (7/25): The Park will remain closed today due to unsafe conditions.

UPDATE: The Park will remain closed today (7/24) due to unsafe conditions.

Well, we went from one extreme to the other. The storm has brought a lot of rain in a short amount of time. ⛈️
The park will be closed today due to unsafe conditions. Please check back tomorrow for an updated status.
Thank you.

07/23/2026

UPDATE (7/25): The Park will remain closed today due to unsafe conditions.

UPDATE: The Park will remain closed today (7/24) due to unsafe conditions.

Well, we went from one extreme to the other. The storm has brought a lot of rain in a short amount of time. ⛈️
The park will be closed today due to unsafe conditions. Please check back tomorrow for an updated status.
Thank you.

07/11/2026

Update: Updated picture of today’s water level in the comments.

Grateful for some much needed rain! Water levels are back up.
The park will be open 10-6pm tomorrow.

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from Cooleemee River Park, “The Bullhole!”

We can’t wait to welcome everyone to the park this Saturday and Sunday!

As a friendly heads-up, due to the ongoing drought, river levels are lower and the waterfall may not be flowing as we’re used to seeing.

While Mother Nature is calling the shots, there’s still plenty to enjoy—cooling off in the river, beautiful scenery, walking trails, picnic areas, and a wonderful place to spend time with family and friends as you celebrate Independence Day.

To help everyone get into the park as quickly and safely as possible, please take a moment to review the park rules before you arrive. A little preparation helps keep traffic moving and gets everyone on their way to enjoying the day. https://www.cooleemee.org/riverpark/

We look forward to seeing you this weekend. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸