Start the first day of the year with a ranger walking in the woods. Come out and enjoy a beautiful hike with a ranger at New Hope Overlook. You will be hiking the Blue Loop Trail, which is 2.7 miles long. This is a challenging trail with several steep hills. Hikers will enjoy sweeping views of the lake, mature hardwood forests, groves of mountain laurel and much, much more. Plan to meet at the trailhead near the boat ramps at 10am.
Location: Jordan Lake Recreation Area
New Hope Overlook
Blue Loop Trail
Time: 10am-12pm
Events and Programs
280 State Park Road
Apex, NC 27523
919-362-0586
jordan.lake@ncparks.gov
Hours
- November to February:
8:00am to 6:00pm
- March to April:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- May to August:
8:00am to 9:00pm
- September to October:
8:00am to 8:00pm
PLEASE NOTE: Jordan Lake's day-use area gates and campground gates open and lock promptly at the posted times. No entry or exit is permitted before or after posted gate hours, except for law enforcement or medical emergencies.
- November to February:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- March to April:
8:00am to 9:00pm
- May to September:
8:00am to 10:00pm
- October:
8:00am to 9:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
PLEASE NOTE: Jordan Lake's day-use area gates and campground gates open and lock promptly at the posted times. No entry or exit is permitted before or after posted gate hours, except for law enforcement or medical emergencies.
- November to February:
8:00am to 4:30pm – weekdays only
- March to October:
8:00am to 4:30pm – daily
- Closed on November 28 and 29, December 24 to 26 and New Year's Day
Water At Campsites
Please be aware that the water at each individual campsite at the Crosswinds Campground will be turned off Monday, November 18, 2019 due to freezing temperatures. Water is available at the outside spigots at each shower house in all loops.
Last updated on: Wednesday, November 13, 2019Scheduled events
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area offers a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. Typically led by park rangers, these interpretive programs allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful.
Most of the events are free, though some require pre-registration. All give park visitors deeper insight into the natural world. Call the park office for more information.
Date of Event:
Wed, 01/01/2020 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Start Location:
New Hope Overlook Campground
Come be a part of our quarterly Eagle Count with New Hope Audubon Society (www.newhopeaudubon.org). Every second Sunday of every quarter (January, April, July & October) we gather around the lake to count eagles. This is a great opportunity to enjoy Jordan Lake before the crowds and hopefully see eagles too!! All skill levels welcome. This is a perfect time to learn or refresh identification skills! Location will be at Ebenezer Church Recreation Area (2582 Beaver Creek Road, Apex NC 27502) near the volleyball court. A spotting scope will be available but if you have one and binoculars, bring them. You are welcome to come anytime or stay for the full hour and a half. If you have any questions fill free to contact steve.mcmurray@ncparks.gov
Date of Event:
Sun, 01/12/2020 - 7:00am to 8:30am
Start Location:
Ebenezer Church Recreation Area
