Jordan Lake State Recreation Area » Ecology
Crosswinds Campground is closed for the camping season. Crosswinds is scheduled to re-open Monday, April 23, 2012.
The primitive camping area at New Hope Overlook will close Monday, December 5 and will re-open Monday, March 5, 2012, but the trails and boat ramps will remain open for year round use during the fall of 2011 and the winter of 2012.
Loops 1, 2 and 4 north in Parker’s Creek Campground will remain open for year round camping during the fall of 2011 and the winter of 2012. The water spigots at all campsites will be turned off starting December 1st throughout the winter months, but water will be available at the dump station and shower houses for use.
Poplar Point Campground is closed for the camping season. Loops B, C, E and F are scheduled to re-open Monday, April 2, 2012. Loops G, H and J are scheduled to re-open on Monday, May 21, 2012.
Vista Point State Recreation Area is closed for the season. Vista Point's trails, boat ramps and shelters are scheduled to re-open Monday, March 5, 2012.
The beach area, picnic area, trails and boat ramps at Ebenezer and Seaforth will remain open for year round use during the fall of 2011 and the winter of 2012.
White Oak Day Use Area is closed for the season; White Oak Shelter is available by reservation only.
Updated: 2011-11-29 11:22:24
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area is one of the largest summertime homes of the bald eagle, the symbol of
the United States for more than 200 years. The population of eagles in the Jordan Lake area has increased
dramatically since the flooding of the reservoir in 1983.
Vast, undisturbed areas provide the perfect home for the bald eagle; there's plenty of fish to eat and a
mature forest for roosting. Although protection efforts have increased the numbers of this mighty bird,
it still remains a protected species. Interpretive programs about the bald eagle are conducted throughout the
year at Jordan Lake. Join one of our programs or bird watch on your own.