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.
A prescribed burn is planned for Vista Point State Recreation Area (weather permitting) on Friday, February 10, 2012. This is a satellite area managed by Jordan Lake State Recreation Area. State Park staff with assistance from N.C. Forest Service's plan to burn 155 acres. The burn starts at the entrance gate and ends behind the RV campsite area to the shoreline. A prescribed plan is written and followed for this burn stating objectives, necessary weather conditions, manpower, equipment requirements and actual methods of conducting. Controlled burns can be beneficial to animals by enhancing required features of their habitat. The controlled burn helps reduce the amount of dry fuel on the ground which reduces the chance of hard to control wildfires. For additional information about this burn, contact the park office at 919-362-0586.
Updated: 2012-02-08 16:27:28
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