Raven Rock State Park is a North Carolina state park in Harnett County, North Carolina in the United States. Located near Lillington, North Carolina, it covers 4,667 acres (18.89 km2) along the banks of the Cape Fear River. Raven Rock State Park is located on the eastern edge of the Piedmont.
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