Topics Related to Jones Lake State Park

Canoe Hike

October 25, 2025, 2pm - 3pm
Join a ranger at 2pm for a guided paddle around Jones Lake. This program will be limited to 11 people.  You will need to call the park office at (910)588-4550 to reserve a seat.

Discovery Hike

October 18, 2025, 2pm - 3pm
"Discover" why this environment is unique.  Discussion on the hike will include the flora and fauna of the forest, and why Carolina Bays are important.  Participants should meet at the Visitor Center at 2pm for this program.

Snakes

October 4, 2025, 2pm - 3pm
Join us at Jones Lake State Park for an informational program about these slithering species.

Guided Paddle

July 12, 2025, 9:30am - 11am
Join par staff on a morning canoe paddle on a Carolina Bay Lake.

StoryWalk©: Juneteenth for Mazie and Bracelet Making

June 19, 2025, 10am - 11am
Join us at Jones Lake State Park for a StoryWalk© inside the visitor center, featuring "Juneteenth for Mazie" by Floyd Cooper.

Ecoexplore Skills Session Hike- Herpetology

June 7, 2025, 2pm - 3pm
Join park staff and learn about the different herp species found at the park.

Carolina Bay Hike

May 10, 2025, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join us at Jones Lake State Park for a hike to learn about Carolina bays.

Carolina Bay Hike

March 15, 2025, 2pm - 3pm
Join us at Jones Lake State Park for a hike to learn about Carolina bays.

Snakes

March 8, 2025, 2pm - 3pm
Join us at Jones Lake State Park for an informational program about these slithering species.

Bay Lake Fishing

March 29, 2025, 2pm - 3pm
Join us at Jones Lake State Park to fish on the lake with a ranger.