Medoc Mountain State Park

Due to greater public interest in outdoor recreation, Medoc Mountain State Park presented itself as a prime location for upgrades and new development. One of 41 state-managed parks, a modest budget utilizing resilient, low-maintenance materials was allocated to address renovations and the design and construction of four cabins. Aligned with North Carolina State Park’s mission of conservation and recreation, the cabins at Medoc Mountain offer accessible camping opportunities for a growing community interested in outdoor recreation.

The project’s scope included two central bathhouses in addition to the new cabins. The decision to renovate the existing bathhouse structures rather than construct new buildings reduced the impact on the site, where preserving the existing site ecology was a priority. The cabins are sited in a centralized loop utilizing existing campsite footprints, further preserving the natural quality of the park’s ecology.

The cabins at Medoc Mountain create a meaningful intervention within the state park’s landscape, operating at the intersection of recreation and dwelling. These cabins provide equitable access to camping for all user groups, particularly those requiring more accommodations. The cabins also establish a formal architectural identity at Medoc Mountain State Park. Each cabin features an integral porch under a shed roof, offering both gathering space and a familiar design element that complements regional vernacular structures.

architect: katherine hogan architects
construction: NV5
client: State of North Carolina
location: Halifax, North Carolina
photography: Tzu Chen Photography, katherine hogan architects