Events and Programs

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Park Maps and Brochures:

Boat ramp and day-use reopening information

Ebenezer:
Boat ramp – Friday, October 5
Day-use area – Monday, October 8

New Hope:
Boat ramp and day-use area – Monday, October 8

Parkers Creek:
Day-use area – Friday, October 19

Robeson Creek:
Canoe access – Closed 10-11-18 until further notice due to forecast of river flooding
Boat ramp –Closed 10-11-18 until further notice due to forecast of river flooding

Seaforth:
Boat ramp and day-use area – Saturday, October 6

Vista Point:
Boat ramp and day-use area – Friday, October 19

Please keep in mind that courtesy docks are still underwater and some sections of trails are still underwater.

Posted on: Thursday, October 11, 2018

Campgrounds reopening information

Crosswinds:
Loops A, B and C – Friday, October 5

Poplar Point:
Loop E – Monday, October 8
Loop G – Friday, October 12
Loop H – Monday, October 15

New Hope:
Area A and B – Monday, October 8

Parkers Creek:
Group campsites 251 to 256 – Friday, October 19

Vista Point:
Group campsites 1 to 5 Friday, October 19
RV Group campsites 1 to 50 – Friday, October 19

Some campgrounds will have limited campsites due to several sites being under water for more than 3 weeks. It could take several days for these sites to dry out and be usable.

Posted on: Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Events and Programs

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.

Catch A Sure Thing (C.A.S.T.)

Catch a Sure Thing (C.A.S.T.) – We provide the bait, tackle, and expertise. You are encouraged to bring your own equipment. You provide a child between the ages of 6 and 12 who wants to go fishing. This program is limited to groups of 6 children. They will learn how to bait a hook, types of fish found in the lake, and if willing, how to unhook a fish!

Hands-on activity
Group size ≤ 6
Ages 6-12
Length - 1.5 hours

Please call the park office at 919 362-0586 ext. 218 to register your child. Please leave the child's name and a parent or guardian's name and contact number. Spaces are limited.

The program will be held every Sunday from June 2 to October 28 with some exceptions. No CAST programs will be offered on June 30, July 7 and September 2.

Date of Event:

Repeats every week every Sunday until Sun Oct 28 2018 except Sat Jun 30 2018, Sat Jul 07 2018, Sun Sep 02 2018.

Sun, 08/12/2018 - 9:00am to 10:15am, Sun, 08/19/2018 - 9:00am to 10:15am, Sun, 08/26/2018 - 9:00am to 10:15am, Sun, 09/09/2018 - 9:00am to 10:15am, Sun, 09/16/2018 - 9:00am to 10:15am, Sun, 09/23/2018 - 9:00am to 10:15am, Sun, 09/30/2018 - 9:00am to 10:15am, Sun, 10/07/2018 - 9:00am to 10:15am, Sun, 10/14/2018 - 9:00am to 10:15am, Sun, 10/21/2018 - 9:00am to 10:15am, Sun, 10/28/2018 - 9:00am to 10:15am

Start Location:

Park Office

Catch A Sure Thing (C.A.S.T.)

Hands-on activity
Group size ≤ 6
Ages 6-12
Length - 1.5 hours

Please call the park office at 919 362-0586 ext. 218 to register your child. Please leave the child's name and a parent or guardian's name and contact number. Spaces are limited.

The program will be held every Sunday from June 2 to October 28 with some exceptions. No CAST programs will be offered on June 30, July 7 and September 2.

Date of Event:

Start Location:

Park Office

Contact:

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

280 State Park Road

Apex, North Carolina 27523

Phone919-362-0586

jordan.lake@ncparks.gov

Latitude: 35.735554

Longitude: -79.016569

Day Use Areas
May-August: 8am to 9pm
September, October, March, April: 8am to 8pm
November-February: 8am to 6pm

Campgrounds
May-September : 8am to 10pm
March, April and October: 8am to 9pm
November-February: 8am to 8pm

Closed Christmas Day

Jordan Lake's day use area gates and campground gate open and lock promptly at posted times. No entry or exit is permitted before or after posted gate hours except for law enforcement or medical emergencies.

Park Office and Information Center Hours
8am - 4:30pm daily
8am - 5pm weekdays only (November - February)
Closed on November 23, November 24, December 25, 26 and 27 for the holidays.

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