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Falls Lake Construction Project Impacts

Holly Point, Shinleaf, BW Wells are currently closed for construction. All other areas are open. Some bathrooms/facilities are closed in some areas; portable toilets are available. Please see our blog for more information.

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Contact Falls Lake State Recreation Area

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984-867-8000

13304 Creedmoor Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587

Beaverdam Access

14600 Creedmoor Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587

Highway 50 Access

13900 Creedmoor Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587

Rolling View Access

4201 Baptist Road
Durham, NC 27703

Sandling Beach Access

14601 Creedmoor Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587

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Shinleaf Access

13708 New Light Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587

B.W. Wells Campground

1630 Bent Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587

Holly Point Campground

14424 New Light Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587

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1-877-722-6762

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