Elk Knob State Park is a 4,423-acre park located in Watauga County, North Carolina, established in 2003 to preserve the natural state of Elk Knob. The park offers year-round recreation, including hiking along several trails, picnicking, and, in the winter, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The park's centerpiece, Elk Knob, reaches an elevation of 5,520 feet and provides panoramic views of the surrounding high country.

The park is distinguished by its unique ecology, situated on an amphibolite peak which creates nutrient-rich soils that support rare plants like Gray's lily and flame azalea. It contains an excellent example of a northern hardwood forest and protects the headwaters of the North Fork of the New River, one of the oldest rivers in the world. Visitors can experience this diverse environment through a network of trails, including the popular Summit Trail, which leads to the peak, and backcountry trails that offer a more primitive experience. The park is also a habitat for various woodland species, such as the American black bear, white-tailed deer, and wild turkeys.