Deep River Park, North Carolina facts for kids

Deep River Park is a special place in Chatham County, North Carolina and Lee County, North Carolina. It's a private park that's open for everyone to enjoy! The park is managed by a group called the Deep River Park Association.

This 40-acre park has two main attractions. One is the amazing Deep River Camelback Truss Bridge. The other is a ramp where you can launch a canoe or boat into the Deep River. This historic bridge is so important that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The park is located in a peaceful, natural area. It's surrounded by woods and farms on both sides of the river. You can find many things to do here. There's the old pedestrian bridge, a concrete ramp for canoes and boats, and several picnic spots with two shelters. There's also a playground for kids and a parking area. Just remember, there are no restrooms at the park. Deep River Park is also part of the Deep River State Trail.

Deep River Park: A Fun Place to Explore

Deep River Park offers a quiet escape into nature. It's a great spot for families and friends to spend time outdoors. You can enjoy the beauty of the Deep River and the surrounding forests.

What Can You Do There?

This park has many features for visitors. You can walk across the historic Camelback Bridge. It's a unique old bridge that's fun to explore. If you love water, you can use the boat ramp. It's perfect for launching canoes or small boats onto the Deep River.

The park also has nice picnic areas. There are two shelters where you can have a meal. Kids will love the playground, which is a great place to play. There's also plenty of parking for your car.

The Historic Camelback Bridge

The Deep River Camelback Truss Bridge is a very important part of the park. It's an old bridge with a unique shape, like a camel's hump. This bridge is special because it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as a significant historical landmark.

How Deep River Park Started

Deep River Park was created in 1992. It was founded by the Deep River Park Association. This group was formed to help save and protect the Camelback Bridge. A person named Margaret Jordan-Ellis led the effort to create the park.

Today, the Association is working hard to raise money. They want to repaint the historic bridge. They also want to make sure the river stays clean and safe from any pollution during the painting process.

Images for kids

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  South Camelback bridge entrance, Aug. 2012

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  Parking lot and entrance to boat ramp

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  Playground

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  Picnic shelter

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  Deep River Camelback Bridge, Aug 2012