Parks & Recreation

With hundreds of acres of undeveloped land and preserved parks, Alleghany County is an outstanding place for those who love the great outdoors. At Stone Mountain State Park, you’ll find over 18 miles of trails and 20 miles of trout waters, perfect for hiking, fishing, paddling, horseback riding, camping, or picnicking. At New River State Park, a designated National Wild and Scenic River, you can enjoy paddling, camping, and fishing along the New River.

Properties

Whether you’re looking for a charming country home in the town of Sparta, a wide-open tract of land for farming or raising horses, or a piece of undeveloped property on which to build your dream home from the ground up, you’ll find more than enough options in Alleghany County, NC.

Public Schools

Alleghany County is served by Alleghany County Schools. The district is comprised of four schools, the Sparta School, Glade Creek School, Piney Creek School, and Alleghany High School. The district offers a wide range of academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs to students of all ages to ensure that each unique individual receives the education and support required to prepare them for life and citizenship after graduation.

Mountain Location

Alleghany County may not be surrounded by the fast-paced, amenity-filled life of big-city living, but that’s the way many of the county’s residents like it. Rolling rural lands, lush woods, open meadows, and beautiful mountain views are a way of life around here.