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Upcoming Events:

Astronomy
Saturday, August 26, 2017 - 8:00pm
Never Too Early Fall Migration Bird Hike
Thursday, August 31, 2017 - 8:00am
National Grandparent's Day Hike
Monday, September 11, 2017 - 10:00am
Campground Hosts needed   

Campground Hosts
Lake James State Park is looking for individuals or couples to serve as “live-in” host at park campground. Register campers, provide information and explain rules and regulations. Perform light maintenance work around the campground such as picking up litter, cleaning and stocking toilet facilities, cleaning campsites and selling firewood. This position requires working weekends, holidays and evening hours. Your campsite, with full RV hook-ups, provided free of charge while you volunteer.  For more information contact Ranger Jamie Cameron at 828-584-7728.

 Posted on: Wednesday, August 2, 2017 - 7:40am
Swim Beach OPEN/Concession Stand Hours Adjusted   

The swim beach is open daily from 10 am until 6 pm, now through September 30. There will be a fee when lifeguards are on duty  $5 for ages 13 and up; $4 for ages 3-12.

Starting in August the Concession Stand will only be open Friday through Tuesday from 10 am until 6 pm (closed on Wednesday and Thursday). Canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals will be available from 10 am until 4:30 pm when the Concession Stand is open.  Boat rental fees are $5.00 per hour.

 Posted on: Wednesday, August 2, 2017 - 7:41am
Bike Trails are OPEN today.   

The mountain bike trails at Lake James are OPEN today. The direction of the mountain bike trails was changed on July 1st.  The Wimba trails are going in a counter clockwise direction and Tindo trails are going in a clockwise direction.  Please contact the park for the most up-to-date trail status.

 Posted on: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 - 9:17am
Park News

Each of North Carolina’s state parks has special events during the year and news about facilities, trails, staff and park supporters. And, visitors are frequently finding new ways to explore a park’s unique cultural and natural resources. Check these pages to keep abreast of the news at your favorite parks.

Catawba River Picnic Shelter and Beach Rental

Are you planning a family reunion, class reunion, baptism, wedding, birthday extravaganza, church gathering or any other type of event that you want to make memorable?  You may want to consider renting the Lake James State Park Catawba River Picnic Shelter and swim beach area.  For $300 your group, up to one hundred people, would have full access to the picnic shelter and exclusive access to the swim beach at the Catawba River Area for an entire day.  (Depending on the impact to park operations additional fees may be added.)
 

Contact:

Lake James State Park

7321 NC Hwy 126
Nebo, NC 28761
Phone828-584-7728
lake.james@ncparks.gov
Latitude: 35.750378
Longitude: -81.892075

Park Hours:

Day-use areas at Paddy's Creek and Catawba River:
December - February: 7am - 7pm
March, April & October: 7am - 9pm
May - September: 7am - 10pm 
November: 7am - 8pm

Hidden Cove Boat Access Hours:
December - February:  closed
March, April, & October: 7am - 8pm
May - September: 7am - 9pm
November: 7am - 7pm 
All areas closed Christmas Day

Swim Area
10am - 6pm 
May 1 through September 30