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Lake James State Park – Hidden Cove Boat Ramp

Location: McDowell County, 50 miles east of AshevilleAt the park, you can find: Lake James and its resident bald eaglesHighlights at this access: boat ramp

Lake James State Park – Catawba River Access

Location: McDowell County, 50 miles east of AshevilleAt the park, you can find: Lake James and its resident bald eaglesHighlights at this access: Sandy Cliff and Lake Channel overlooks; walk-in backpack camping; large group rental that includes picnic shelter and swimming area

Lake James State Park – Paddy's Creek Access

Location: Burke County, 50 miles east of AshevilleAt the park, you can find: Lake James and its resident bald eaglesHighlights at this access: wooden bridge; bike trails; swim beach; boat rentals; drive-in camping; paddle-in camping to Long Arm peninsula; access to Fonta Flora and Overmountain Victory state trails

Kerr Lake State Recreation Area – Nutbush Bridge Access

Location: Vance County near the Virginia state line

At the park, you can find: 50,000-acre Kerr Lake reservoir and ospreys

Highlights at this access: two 24-hour boat ramps, one suitably large for fishing tournaments; year-round tent, trailer, and RV camping, some with electric and water hookups

Kerr Lake State Recreation Area – Kimball Point Access

Location: Warren County near the Virginia state line

At the park, you can find: 50,000-acre Kerr Lake reservoir and ospreys

Highlights at this access: great access for sailing; tent, trailer, and RV camping, some with electric and water hookups; swim beach area

Kerr Lake State Recreation Area – J.C. Cooper Campground

Location: Vance County near the Virginia state line

At the park, you can find: 50,000-acre Kerr Lake reservoir and ospreys

Highlights at this access: year-round tent, trailer, and RV camping, some with electric and water hookups; campers-only boat ramp and dock; hiking trail; located at Satterwhite Point access

Kerr Lake State Recreation Area – Hibernia Access

Location: Vance County near the Virginia state line

At the park, you can find: 50,000-acre Kerr Lake reservoir and ospreys

Highlights at this access: 24-hour boat ramp; longest park trail; cemetery; swim area; tent, trailer, and RV camping, some with electric and water hookups; group camping

Kerr Lake State Recreation Area – Henderson Point Access

Location: Vance County near the Virginia state line

At the park, you can find: 50,000-acre Kerr Lake reservoir and ospreys

Highlights at this access: 24-hour boat ramp and accessible fishing pier; swim area; great access for sailing; tent, trailer, and RV camping, some with electric and water hookups; group camping

Kerr Lake State Recreation Area – County Line Access

Location: Warren County near the Virginia state line

At the park, you can find: 50,000-acre Kerr Lake reservoir and ospreys

Highlights at this access: 24-hour boat ramp; great access for sailing; tent, trailer, and RV camping, some with electric and water hookups; group camping

Kerr Lake State Recreation Area – Bullocksville Access

Location: Vance County near the Virginia state line

At the park, you can find: 50,000-acre Kerr Lake reservoir and ospreys

Highlights at this access: tent and trailer camping, some with electric and water hookups; softball field; community building; accessible fishing pier; concession stand; short hiking loop