Editing Elk Knob State Park

{{Park
|Banner Image=File:EKSP north view.jpg
|Park Type=State Park
|Park Website=https://www.ncparks.gov/elk-knob-state-park/home
|Trail Map Link=https://files.nc.gov/ncparks/maps-and-brochures/elk-knob-park-map_0.pdf
|Activities=Hiking, Camping
|Features=Vistas, Mountains
|Lodging Types=Backpacking, Group Campground
|Camping Amenities=Tent only
|Area=4,227 acres
|Operated By=North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
|Main Location=36.3273, -81.67653
}}
{{Park trail map}}

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==Park Overview==

==How To Get There==
From Johnson City, TN
Longer, but easier drive is:
#Take US321 over to Boone, NC.
#Take NC194 north out of Boone for just over four miles.
#Turn onto Meat Camp Road and travel just over five miles.
#Turn right at state park sign and enter on gravel road
#The parking area at the sharp bend in the road is the trailhead.
Park address is 5564 Meat Camp Road Todd, NC 28684-9549

==Park Trails==
The park offers the following {{Park trail count}} trails covering {{Park trail miles}}.
{{Park trail table}}

==Fees, Permits, etc.==

==Park Lodging==
The park only offers backcountry camping, including a backcountry group campsite (allows 7 to 26 people vs. the standard max 6 people per site)

===Campground===

==Other Park Amenities==
Being North Carolina's newest park, its amenities are still being developed.

==Gallery==
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Maple Run Trail
|Trail Distance=0.5 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Red
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Beech Tree Trail
|Trail Distance=1 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Yellow
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Backcountry Trail
|Trail Distance=2 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Marking=Orange
|Trail Highlight=Access to several hike-in campsites including a group campsite
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Toilet
|Marker Title=Restrooms
|Marker Location=36.331670841,-81.6895649562
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Information Center
|Marker Location=36.3319480093,-81.6898349622
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Picnic spot
|Marker Title=Picnic Area
|Marker Location=36.3353485152,-81.6905777121
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Tree growing out of a rock
|Marker Description=[[Image:EKSP_floating_tree.jpg|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.32942371,-81.68193391
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Bench
|Marker Title=Bench with views north
|Marker Description=[[Image:EKSP_bench_view.jpg|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.33010241,-81.68010071
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Photo spot
|Marker Title=South View
|Marker Description=[[Image:EKSP_south_view.jpg|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.3268258542,-81.6771597224
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Photo spot
|Marker Title=North View
|Marker Description=[[Image:EKSP_north_view.jpg|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.3272865565,-81.6764833195
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Comm tower
|Marker Title=Weather Station
|Marker Location=36.3271446247,-81.6765842401
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Park Office
|Marker Location=36.3329927576,-81.6942716515
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Parking
|Marker Title=Parking and trailhead
|Marker Description=[[Image:EKSP_trailhead.jpg|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.33173,-81.68957
}}