About the Park
Located in Bladen County 40 miles southeast of Fayetteville, Jones Lake State Park opened as the first state park to welcome Black Americans and has since been a community destination for picnicking, swimming, hiking, and paddling. Tea-colored waters hide the shallow depth of the lake, which reaches to just 8 feet. Jones Lake and the adjacent Salters Lake are two of the mysterious geological formations known as Carolina bays, a series of elliptical depressions along the Atlantic coast, the origins of which are unknown.
Open
Upcoming Events
Camping
- Tent sites
- Trailer and RV sites (some with electric, water, and sewer hookups)
- Group tent sites
- Showers
- Firewood
Activities
- Hiking (6 miles)
- Paddling
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Picnicking
Amenities
- Boat ramp
- Boat rentals (seasonal)
- Concession stand (seasonal)
- Auditorium and classroom
- Picnic shelter
- Visitor center and exhibits
- Beach access (lake)
- Bathhouse
Plan Your Visit
Park Hours
|
Month |
Hours |
|---|---|
| January | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| February | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| March | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| April | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| May | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| June | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| July | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| August | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| September | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| October | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| November | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| December | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Open Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Photo Gallery
Top: Sunset, staff photo
Gallery: Cypress tree, C. Peek | Tundra swan at Salters Lake, G. German | Swim beach, staff photo | Black bear, G. German | Jones Lake shoreline, as seen from boathouse, G. Sheppard