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Visitor Guidelines
Helping You Enjoyâand ProtectâDuke Farms
Duke Farms is a living landscapeâ2,700 acres of woodlands, meadows, wetlands, and trailsâdesigned to reconnect people with nature and demonstrate sustainability in action. To help preserve this special place and ensure a safe, enjoyable visit for all, we ask that visitors keep the following in mind:
Duke Farms is almost entirely outdoors. There is no general indoor visitor center, so please dress for the weather and wear comfortable, season-appropriate footwear. Sunscreen, hats, and layered clothing are strongly encouraged depending on the forecast. Check the weather and air quality ahead of time.
We recommend bringing a reusable water bottle. Hydration stations are available at the Farm Barn CafĂŠ, Farm Barn vestibule, and Orchid Range. Duke Farms is a zero single-use plastic site.
Explore our trails through Google or Apple Maps, and check our Hours of Operation for seasonal closures before you arrive. Cell service can varyâbe prepared to explore offline if needed.
Help protect this fragile ecosystem by taking everything you bring in back out with you. Trash, food waste, and litter threaten wildlife and habitats. Please use designated recycling and compost bins when available.
Stay on marked trails to avoid disturbing sensitive habitat. Observe wildlife from a distance, and never feed animals. Pets are not allowed on site, with the exception of service animals.
We encourage low-impact transportationâbike, walk, or carpool if possible. Duke Farms offers bike racks, EV chargers, and trails suitable for walking and cycling.
To protect the health of our ecosystems and wildlife, Duke Farms carefully manages visitor capacity on weekends. As part of this effort, all Saturday visits require a free parking pass, which helps us balance access with environmental stewardship. Passes are released on Monday afternoons for the following Saturday and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to reserve in advance and have your pass ready when you arrive. Click here to reserve a free Saturday Parking Pass.
At Duke Farms, we welcome personal photography to deepen your connection with nature and share its beauty with others. Whether you're snapping a wildflower in bloom, a kestrel in flight, or a peaceful moment along our trails, weâre glad youâre inspired by this unique place.
We also ask that your photography supports our work of sustainability and conservation science and inspires others to become advocates.
Duke Farms is a place for reflection, learning, and connection with nature.  As such, professional and commercial photography is prohibited. Click here for more information about the Photography Policy.
Thank you for being a respectful guestâand for joining us in our mission to create a nature-positive, carbon-negative future.
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