High Holiday Visitation Expected
Above capacity crowds are expected Fourth of July weekend. This may mean long lines for parking and facilities and unavailability of campsites and picnic tables.
Sections of Park Closed Due to Hurricane Helene Damage
A number of facilities at Lake James remain closed due to damage sustained during Hurricane Helene. Read our blog post for a full list of closures.
The Division is seeking public input on the Equine State Trail Master Plan.
An online public survey is available for those who cannot attend the public meetings. Take the Survey.
North Carolina is experiencing a severe heat wave.
Take precautions when visiting parks. For information on heat safety, visit our Park Safety page.
Lake James State Park is looking for campground hosts!
Now accepting applications for 2025 camp hosts. Hosts are volunteers who assist in maintaining the campground and checking in campers in exchange for a free stay. If you are interested, please email the park at lake.james@ncparks.gov to learn more.
