• Home
  • Reserve Shelter
  • Reserve Motel
  • Pay Admission
  • Events
  • Season Pass
  • Free Membership
  • Contact Us
  • Merchandise
  • Park Map
  • More
    • Home
    • Reserve Shelter
    • Reserve Motel
    • Pay Admission
    • Events
    • Season Pass
    • Free Membership
    • Contact Us
    • Merchandise
    • Park Map
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

  • Bookings
  • Orders
  • My Account
  • Signed in as:

  • filler@godaddy.com


  • Bookings
  • Orders
  • My Account
  • Sign out

Signed in as:

filler@godaddy.com

  • Home
  • Reserve Shelter
  • Reserve Motel
  • Pay Admission
  • Events
  • Season Pass
  • Free Membership
  • Contact Us
  • Merchandise
  • Park Map

Account


  • Bookings
  • Orders
  • My Account
  • Sign out


  • Sign In
  • Bookings
  • Orders
  • My Account

THE CARDINAL PARK & MOTEL

The Cardinal Park is one of the best-kept secrets in North Carolina. Described as “a little slice of paradise”, this beautiful recreation facility was established in 1962 by the late entrepreneur, businessman, and philanthropist Felton J. Capel, Sr. The 37-acre rolling parkland includes a 9-acre spring-fed lake, picnic areas, and five shelters that can be rented for private events. Admission includes fishing, swimming, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, and cornhole. Paddleboats, kayaks, and canoes can be rented by the hour. Camping is available across from the main beach and the park is pet friendly. Plan your next family reunion, wedding, company outing, party, or just come and enjoy the serene, peaceful environment. Grills are available at each shelter and throughout the picnic areas.

View Park Map

Cardinal Park Admission

Admission includes fishing, swimming, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, and cornhole. Paddle boats, kayaks, and canoes can be rented by the hour. Camping is available across from the main beach and the park is pet friendly.

Adult Tickets

$10

$10 Entry Fee (10 years and older) 

Kids Tickets

$5

$5 Entry Fee (Under 10 years) - No Charge for Babies 


Motel

Check-in 4:00PM | Check-out 10:00AM

Master Suite (King Size)

$125/Night

Queen Suite

$75/Night

Be Safe Having Fun!

Fishing

Free fishing with Admission. 

Bream, Bass, and Catfish can be caught in our lake.

Rent Kayaks/Boats

$10/Hour

Life Jackets are available for Paddle boats, kayaks, and canoes.

Camping

$35/Day

Enjoy the beautiful scenery while you camp.

-Dry camping available (No Electricity)

-Personal camping tents welcome

Glamping

$65/Day

Experience the outdoors in a glamorous way camping! 

-No personal camping tent needed

-Ready to go camping

-Dry camping available (No Electricity)


Shelters

Grills are available at each shelter and throughout the picnic areas.

Shelter A

$200

Shelter C

$400

Shelter R

$200

Shelter E

$200

Shelter F

$200

*Prices for shelters are for all day Admission. | Admission prices are still required for guest.

Reserve Shelter

Shelter A

    Glamping at the Cardinal Park

    This is camping like no other! Ready 2 go setup campsites with a beautiful lakefront view.

    Go Glamping
    Check-in 4:00PM | Check-out 10:00AM

    The Cardinal Park Motel

    Enjoy a peaceful night's rest here at the Cardinal Park while you explore the park and its activities. 

    RESERVE NOW

    2023 cARDINAL PARk season pass

    Enjoy the park by fishing, swimming, playing basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, and cornhole. Paddleboats, kayaks, and canoes can be rented.  Save money for the entire season with the season pass!

    Learn More

    Cardinal Park Merchandise

    Sign up for Event updates

    View Upcoming Events

    • Reserve Shelter
    • Reserve Motel
    • Pay Admission
    • Events
    • Free Membership
    • Contact Us
    • Merchandise