Hours, Fees, and Schedule of Programs

Park Hours

Regular Hours (March-May) (Sept.-Oct.)	Park Grounds	M-F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
		SAT 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
		SUN 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM

	Nature Center	M-F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
		SAT 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
		SUN 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Summer Hours (June-Aug.)	Park Grounds	M-F 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
		SAT 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
		SUN 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM

	Nature Center	M-F 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
		SAT 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
		SUN 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Winter Hours (Nov.-Feb.)	Park Grounds	M-F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
		SAT 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
		SUN 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

	Nature Center	M-F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
		SAT 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
		SUN 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Park is open throughout the year. We are closed only on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Occasionally, the Park is closed because of hazardous conditions (icy roads, mostly). During snowy weather, please call ahead for Park conditions.

Please, no pets of any kind allowed in the Park!

Park Fees

The Entrance Fee is $3.00 per car or $12.00 per bus (school bus or larger).

Fees for programs (planetarium, nature, and barge) are $1.50 per person. Tickets for these programs may be purchased at the Gift Shop in the Nature Center.

Fishing Regulations

Fishing is allowed from the dam to people 55 years or older (must have proof of age), and for people under 16 years old. Ages 12-15 MUST have a youth licence. All other state regulations apply.

Time and dates: June through August - Monday through Saturday
from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
September through May - Monday and Saturday only
from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

Bait Allowed: Any bait or lures except live minnows. Bluegill may be caught from Bays Mountain Lake and used as bait for other fish.

Fish Found in Lake: Bass, Bluegill, and Channel Catfish.