Edit Park: Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area

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==Park Overview==

==How To Get There==

==Park Trails==
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{{Park trail table}}

==Fees, Permits, etc.==

==Park Lodging==

===Inn===

===Cabins===

===Campground===

==Other Park Amenities==

==Seasonal Events==

==Miscellaneous Information==

==Gallery==
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These trails already exist referencing this park page (could be none!): Birchfield Trail, Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Shell Hollow Trail

Trails that do not have a page on this wiki but are part of this park. The Highlight field is intended for a few word description or highlight of the trail to be used in map balloons and trail lists.

Trail Stubs

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Map Markers