Durant Nature Park

8305 Camp Durant Road
919-870-2871
Open from 7 AM until dusk
Located a couple miles north of I-540 and just off Capital Blvd

Directions: From Downtown Raleigh, go north on Capital Blvd. One mile past the 540 interchange, turn left onto Durant Rd. After one mile, turn left onto Camp Durant Road. Follow Camp Durant Road until it dead ends into the park.

Kiosks containing park information are located at the north and south entrances and at the office.


Park Office
Stop by the park office at our north entrance where friendly and knowledgeable staff can assist you with your questions, point you to an appropriate trail and give you updates on the latest natural activity and upcoming events in the park. Office hours are 8am-2:30pm Monday through Friday.

Programs
Find an array of nature programs for all ages in the Leisure Ledger. There are several summer camps that meet at the park including Camp Ranoca North, Camp Ranoca Challenge, Camp Friendly and Adventure Camp. Register on-line for programs and camps with RecLink.

Trails
Five miles of trails explore the park's 237-acres. Hike along a stream, through hardwood and pine forests, past wildflowers and ferns, through wetlands and alongside two lakes. Mountain Biking is allowed on designated trails when trail surface is dry. You can also access the Greenway trail from the North parking lot

Playground
Featuring swings, slides, sand play area, and other play equipment. Visit the playground near a large open playing field, basketball court, volleyball court, picnic shelter, and restroom building. This is the perfect spot to play with the entire family. Play area is located a short walk from the north entrance’s parking lot.

Lakes
Wet a line and let the scenery cast your cares away. Fishing on either the lower lake or more remote upper lake is allowed from our boathouse dock or the bank. N.C. Fish and Wildlife laws apply. The park also participates in the Tackle Loaner Program in partnership with the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission. Stop by the Park Office during office hours to fill out an application. Once registered, you can borrow a fishing rod, however we do not provide the bait.

Wildlife Watching
A variety of habitats in the park provide wonderful wildlife viewing. Visit the Bird Garden anytime of the year for guaranteed birding (park bird list). We recommend July – September for a visit to the interpreted Butterfly Garden. Waterfowl, turtles, and fish can be seen at both lakes. Evidence of many mammals can be found along the creek banks and trails.