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Kerr Lake State Recreation Area – Satterwhite 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: visitor center; the park's only designated swim beach; volleyball court; TRACK Trail; picnic shelters and community building; large group camping; privately owned Satterwhite Point marina

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area – Visitor Center

Location: Chatham County, 25 miles west of downtown Raleigh

At the park, you can find: 14,000-acre Jordan Lake reservoir and the bald eagle

Highlights at this access: visitor center; exhibits

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area – White Oak Recreation Area

Location: Chatham County, 24 miles west of downtown Raleigh

At the park, you can find: 14,000-acre Jordan Lake reservoir and the bald eagle

Highlights at this access: open for day-use during peak season when not reserved; large rental facility for up to 500 people, with swim beach, boat ramp, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area – Vista Point Access

Location: Chatham County, 30 miles west of downtown Raleigh

At the park, you can find: 14,000-acre Jordan Lake reservoir and the bald eagle

Highlights at this access: group RV camping with electric and water hookups; group tent camping; hiking through seasonal flora; sailboat launch; swim beach; picnic shelters

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area – Poplar Point Campground

Location: Chatham County, 24 miles west of downtown Raleigh

At the park, you can find: 14,000-acre Jordan Lake reservoir and the bald eagle

Highlights at this access: tent, trailer, and RV camping, some with water and electric hookups; walk-up only loops; campers-only boat ramp and docks

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area – Parkers Creek Access

Location: Chatham County, 26 miles west of downtown Raleigh

At the park, you can find: 14,000-acre Jordan Lake reservoir and the bald eagle

Highlights at this access: tent, trailer, and RV camping, some with water and electric hookups; walk-up only loops; group camping; swim beach; picnic shelters

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area – Crosswinds Campground

Location: Chatham County, 24 miles west of downtown Raleigh

At the park, you can find: 14,000-acre Jordan Lake reservoir and the bald eagle

Highlights at this access: tent, trailer, and RV camping, some with electric and water hookups; campers-only boat ramp and swim beach; nearby privately owned Crosswinds marina 

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area – Seaforth Access

Location: Chatham County, 26 miles west of downtown Raleigh

At the park, you can find: 14,000-acre Jordan Lake reservoir and the bald eagle

Highlights at this access: wide view of the lake; accessible swim beach; picnic areas; boat ramp

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area – New Hope Overlook Access

Location: Chatham County, 29 miles southwest of downtown Raleigh

At the park, you can find: 14,000-acre Jordan Lake reservoir and the bald eagle

Highlights at this access: moderately difficult hiking loops; short hike-in backpack camping; day-use boat ramps

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area – Ebenezer Church Access

Location: Chatham County, 26 miles west of downtown Raleigh

At the park, you can find: 14,000-acre Jordan Lake reservoir and the bald eagle

Highlights at this access: 24-hour boat ramp; accessible swim beach; easy trails; picnic areas and shelters; best access for windsurfing