| Cliffs of the Neuse State Park | |
|---|---|
 The Neuse River seen from the cliffs above | |
  Location of Cliffs of the Neuse State Park in North Carolina  Cliffs of the Neuse State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Wayne County, North Carolina, United States |
| Coordinates | 35°14′19″N 77°53′04″W / 35.23861°N 77.88444°W |
| Area | 1,097 acres (4.44 km2)[1] |
| Established | 1945 |
| Named for | The cliffs along the Neuse River |
| Governing body | North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation |
| Website | Cliffs of the Neuse State Park [1] |
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park is a North Carolina state park near Seven Springs, North Carolina, in Wayne County covering 1,097 acres (4.4 km2)[1] along the southern banks of the Neuse River. It has a swimming area, camp sites, hiking trails, fishing areas, and picnic areas. The park's museum features exhibits about the geology and natural history of the cliffs and the park. Extending for 600 yards (550 m), the series of cliffs rise 90 feet (27 m) above the water. Layers of sand, clay, seashells, shale and gravel form the multicolored cliff face, a rainbow of white, tan, yellow and brown.