Policies for COVID-19
Posted on: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 - 4:22pm |
Overmountain Victory Trail

The mountain bike trails and the State Park sections of the Fonta Flora State Trail are OPEN today, August 9.
Be advised that the direction of Tindo and Wimba trails has changed as of July 11, 2022. The Tindo Trail is going in a clockwise direction. West Wimba Trail is going in a counterclockwise direction. East Wimba will be going in a clockwise direction. Ignoring closures will cause permanent damage to the trail system and could lead to a citation and fine. Your cooperation ensures we can keep the trail system healthy and functioning for YOUR benefit and safety.
For information about Burke County portions of the Fonta Flora State Trail, please visit their website at https://www.burkenc.org/1258/Fonta-Flora-State-Trail.
If the time stamp on this alert is more than 24 hours old, please feel free to call the park office at 828-584-7728 for the most up-to-date information.
The boat rental concession at the Paddy's Creek day-use area is closed today. It will be open Wednesday through Sunday, August 10-14, subject to staff availability. At this time only canoes will be available for rent. We appreciate your understanding on this matter.
Please contact the park office at 828-544-6800 or lake.james@ncparks. gov for daily rental status.
The Paddy’s Creek Swim Area is open for the season from 10 am - 6pm daily. Concession stand operation and boat rentals have resumed for the season-- please contact the park office at 828-584-7728 or lake.james@ncparks.gov with questions on hours and fees.
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Overmountain Victory Trail

The trail follows the shoreline of Lake James and Paddy's Creek through rolling terrain. Almost all of the trail is shaded under a mature, forest canopy. Park at the Holly Discovery Trail lot and walk back past the Paddy's Creek Bridge to access the trailhead.
Contact the park
828-544-6800
lake.james@ncparks.gov
Addresses
Paddy's Creek access and park office
7321 N.C. 126
Nebo, NC 28761
GPS: 35.7503, -81.8920
Catawba River access
2785 N.C. 126
Nebo, NC 28761
GPS: 35.7287, -81.9011
Mailing address
P.O Box 340
Nebo, NC 28761
Hidden Cove boat ramp
3381 N.C. 126
Nebo, NC 28761
GPS: 35.7301, -81.8908
Canal Bridge boat ramp
9182 N.C. 126
Nebo, NC 28761
GPS: 35.7394, -81.8863
Hours
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- December to February:
7:00am to 7:00pm
- March to April:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- May to September:
7:00am to 10:00pm
- October:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- November:
7:00am to 8:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
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- open year-round
- 24-hour access
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- May 1 to September 30:
10:00am to 6:00pm
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Catawba River office - closed
Paddy's Creek office
- Daily:
9:30am to 6:00pm