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Lake James State Park |
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P.O. Box 340, Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-5047
lake.james@ncmail.net
Tucked away in rolling hills at the base of Linville Gorge is Lake James,
a 6,510-acre lake with more than 150 miles of shoreline. This impressive
waterway is the centerpiece of Lake James State Park. Here, nature offers scenic
vistas of the Appalachian Mountains and beckons to those with an appetite for
recreation.
Bring family and friends to one of North Carolina's newest state parks for a
variety of activities. Try swimming and sunbathing or enjoy a picnic along the
lakeshore. Boat, water ski or fish in cool mountain waters, or take a walk and
enjoy an abundance of wildflowers and wildlife along park trails. Lake James
offers a variety of ways to enjoy the outdoors.
Park hours
November-February, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
March and October, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
April, May, September, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
June-August, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Closed Christmas Day
Park office hours
8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays
Close state holidays |
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