OUTDOOR ATTRACTION

Explore Deadwood’s Old West streets, storefronts and family-friendly outdoor setting in Bear Grass, near Williamston, North Carolina. The themed grounds are free to enter; train rides and seasonal special events are separate experiences.

Arched Western-style building and boardwalk at Deadwood near Williamston, NC

Wooden Western street and buildings among trees at Deadwood near Williamston, NC

Open square lined with Western-style buildings at Deadwood near Williamston, NC

Narrow train tracks beside Western-style buildings at Deadwood near Williamston, NC

Decorated tipis beneath tall trees at Deadwood near Williamston, NC

Timber bridge with decorative wheels and lights at Deadwood near Williamston, NC

Deadwood Junction train station and locomotive near Williamston, NC

McDaniels coffee supply Western storefront at Deadwood near Williamston, NC

Deadwood Junction train station with locomotive near Williamston, NC

Wooden footbridge over a water channel at Deadwood near Williamston, NC

Two-story Western-style building at Deadwood near Williamston, NC

Illuminated tipis and string lights at Deadwood after dark near Williamston, NC

OUTDOOR ATTRACTION AT DEADWOOD

Deadwood is a Western-themed destination at 2302 Ed’s Grocery Road in Bear Grass, near Williamston, North Carolina. Visitors can walk its Old West streets, see the themed storefronts and enjoy the grounds without buying a general admission ticket.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The architecture and atmosphere are the attraction here: rustic buildings, wooded paths and family-friendly spaces invite a relaxed visit. Shops and the restaurant add places to stop along the way. The playground is covered in its own activity guide. The train and seasonal events are separate ticketed experiences.

HOURS AND SEASON

Deadwood is open year-round. Regular hours are Thursday 5–9 p.m., Friday 5–9:30 p.m., Saturday noon–9:30 p.m. and Sunday 11:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m. It is closed Monday through Wednesday. Event schedules can vary from these regular hours.

ADMISSION AND RIDES

There is no general admission charge to enter Deadwood. The regular train season runs May through August on Saturdays. Train fares are $5 for adults, $3 for children under 12, and free for children under two when riding with an adult. The Haunted Train operates in October, and the Polar Express runs in late November and December; those special events have separate tickets. The roller coaster and mini golf are under renovation, so do not plan on them as part of a regular visit.

FOOD, ACCESS AND PLANNING

Deadwood has a restaurant and shops on site. The venue says it is wheelchair accessible. Allow time to walk the grounds and supervise children around play areas and the train. The address is 2302 Ed’s Grocery Road, Williamston, NC 27892; the phone number is 252-792-8938.