Located at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this 6,812-acre lake boasts crystal-clear waters. Two boat ramps, Hidden Cove and Canal Bridge, give powerboats and sailboats easy access.
Swimmers flock to the Paddy's Creek Area for a refreshing dip. Plentiful picnicking areas and abundant bass and walleye to catch make recreational dreams come true.
The state park offers a 25-mile trail system. 15 of these are multi-use trails that welcome cyclists of all levels. Families find the flat and easy 0.75-mile Holly Discovery Trail a child-friendly option. Hikers and mountain bikers trek the 6-mile West Wimba Loop and 4.4-mile East Wimba Loop.
Campgrounds include the Catawba River Area with 20 walk-in (some with lake views) campsites. The Paddy’s Creek Area has 33 drive-to, family-friendly campsites. A remote boat-in
Located at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this 6,812-acre lake boasts crystal-clear waters. Two boat ramps, Hidden Cove and Canal Bridge, give powerboats and sailboats easy access.
Swimmers flock to the Paddy's Creek Area for a refreshing dip. Plentiful picnicking areas and abundant bass and walleye to catch make recreational dreams come true.
The state park offers a 25-mile trail system. 15 of these are multi-use trails that welcome cyclists of all levels. Families find the flat and easy 0.75-mile Holly Discovery Trail a child-friendly option. Hikers and mountain bikers trek the 6-mile West Wimba Loop and 4.4-mile East Wimba Loop.
Campgrounds include the Catawba River Area with 20 walk-in (some with lake views) campsites. The Paddy’s Creek Area has 33 drive-to, family-friendly campsites. A remote boat-in campground on the Long Arm Peninsula delights those who prefer to paddle or motor in.
Visit the hill country of North Carolina for some lakeside camping on 150 miles of shoreline surrounded by the Appalachian Mountain range. Lake James State Park is one of N. C. ’s park favorites, and rightfully so. Gorgeous is an understatement, and who doesn’t love a good lake swim? Campsites are walk-in only (150-300 yards), but are far from pri Read more...
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Lake James State Park
Named for James B. Duke, (Duke Power Co. founder), the lake is a hydroelectric unit for the company.
Located at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this 6,812-acre lake boasts crystal-clear waters. Two boat ramps, Hidden Cove and Canal Bridge, give powerboats and sailboats easy access.
Swimmers flock to the Paddy's Creek Area for a refreshing dip. Plentiful picnicking areas and abundant bass and walleye to catch make recreational dreams come true.
The state park offers a 25-mile trail system. 15 of these are multi-use trails that welcome cyclists of all levels. Families find the flat and easy 0.75-mile Holly Discovery Trail a child-friendly option. Hikers and mountain bikers trek the 6-mile West Wimba Loop and 4.4-mile East Wimba Loop.
Campgrounds include the Catawba River Area with 20 walk-in (some with lake views) campsites. The Paddy’s Creek Area has 33 drive-to, family-friendly campsites. A remote boat-in
Located at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this 6,812-acre lake boasts crystal-clear waters. Two boat ramps, Hidden Cove and Canal Bridge, give powerboats and sailboats easy access.
Swimmers flock to the Paddy's Creek Area for a refreshing dip. Plentiful picnicking areas and abundant bass and walleye to catch make recreational dreams come true.
The state park offers a 25-mile trail system. 15 of these are multi-use trails that welcome cyclists of all levels. Families find the flat and easy 0.75-mile Holly Discovery Trail a child-friendly option. Hikers and mountain bikers trek the 6-mile West Wimba Loop and 4.4-mile East Wimba Loop.
Campgrounds include the Catawba River Area with 20 walk-in (some with lake views) campsites. The Paddy’s Creek Area has 33 drive-to, family-friendly campsites. A remote boat-in campground on the Long Arm Peninsula delights those who prefer to paddle or motor in.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Lake James State Park
Visit the hill country of North Carolina for some lakeside camping on 150 miles of shoreline surrounded by the Appalachian Mountain range. Lake James State Park is one of N. C. ’s park favorites, and rightfully so. Gorgeous is an understatement, and who doesn’t love a good lake swim? Campsites are walk-in only (150-300 yards), but are far from pri Read more...
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