Updated Thursday, April 2: NC State Parks status during COVID-19 pandemic
Posted on: Thursday, April 2, 2020 - 12:41pm |
Fees/FAQs/Rules
Contact the park
919-362-0586
jordan.lake@ncparks.gov
Addresses
Visitor center
280 State Park Road
Apex, NC 27523
GPS: 35.7355, -79.0165
Crosswinds campground
389 Farrington Road
Apex, NC 27502
GPS: 35.7420, -79.0021
Ebenezer Church
2582 Beaver Creek Road
Apex, NC 27502
GPS: 35.7082, -79.0157
New Hope Overlook
339 W.H. Jones Road
New Hill, NC 27562
GPS: 35.6772, -79.0454
Parkers Creek campground
Parkers Creek Beach Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
GPS: 35.7381, -79.0410
Poplar Point campground
558 Beaver Creek Road
Apex, NC 27502
GPS: 35.7289, -79.0044
Seaforth
Seaforth Beach Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
GPS: 35.7354, -79.0380
Vista Point campground
2498 N. Pea Ridge Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
GPS: 35.7094, -79.0592
White Oak recreation area
White Oak Beach Road
Apex, NC 27523
GPS: 35.7384, -79.0122
Hours
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- 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
- 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.
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- 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.
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- November to February:
Monday to Friday only:
8:00am to 4:30pm
- June to August:
Open daily:
8:00am to 4:30pm
- In 2020, the visitor center is closed on November 26 and 27, December 24 to 28, and New Year's Day
Operating season
Facilities managed by North Carolina State Parks on Jordan Lake will be closed at sunset on Tuesday, March 31 until further notice to adhere to the social distancing guidelines and reduce the spread of COVID-19 across the state. The closure includes our park office/visitor center, all beaches, all trails, all campgrounds, all shelters, all picnic areas, all boat ramps, all canoe access and all restrooms.
Last updated on: Wednesday, April 1, 2020Additional information
In addition to park-specific rules, please read the systemwide Park Rules for all North Carolina State Parks.
Entrance Fees
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area charges for entry in the summer months, to supplement operational costs and help maintain and improve the areas for visitors. The per-car fee is charged daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and on weekends in April, May, and September. Annual pass holders are entitled to an unlimited number of visits without paying the admission fee.
- Motor Vehicles: $7 per day.
- Senior Citizen (62 or older): $5 per day.
- Bus or van: $20 per day.
- Annual Pass: $90
You can purchase the annual pass at the park offices. The pass is also good for unlimited entry to Falls Lake State Recreation Area and Kerr Lake State Recreation Area, and is valid anytime within the calendar year.
Permits
Event permits. Some events—such as weddings, athletic contests, company parties, etc.—may require a Special Activity Permit. If you're unsure whether such a permit is necessary for your event, call the park office beforehand. You can download a Special Activity Permit application or obtain one from the park office.
Research and collection permits. A permit is required for any project involving the collection, removal or disturbance of any natural or cultural resource of any state park unit and for projects that require placing monitoring equipment in any state park unit. Learn more about research and collection permits or fill out a permit application online.
A $25 fee will be charged for all returned checks.
