Directions

Cool Springs is located near the community of Askin, between Vanceboro and New Bern on US 17 in Craven County.

From New Bern area:

• Take U.S. Hwy. 17 North from New Bern
• Continue on U.S. 17 North through New Bern, crossing the Neuse River and into Bridgeton
• Continue on U.S. 17 North for approximately 8 miles to Askin
• At Askin, make a left onto Askins Brick Road (Askins Grill / General Store and Mallard gas station will be on the right)
• Go straight for 2.6 miles to entrance

From Kinston/Goldsboro area:

• Take U.S. Hwy. 70 East to exit 411 (N.C. Hwy. 43 North)
• Continue on N.C. 43 North for 10.8 miles
• Make a right onto U.S. 17 South and continue for 2.5 miles to Askin
• Make a right onto Askins Brick Road (Askins Grill / General Store and Mallard gas station will be on the left)
• Go straight for 2.6 miles to entrance

From Greenville/Washington/Vanceboro area:

• Take U.S. Hwy. 17 South from Vanceboro
• Go past rest area on right and through stop light and continue for approximately 3 miles to Askin
• Make a right onto Askins Brick Road (Askins Grill / General Store and Mallard gas station will be on the left)
• Go straight for 2.6 miles to entrance

Phone number for Cool Springs EE Center: (252) 514-3533

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