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Boat Rentals Subject to Staff Availability

Canoes and paddleboards will not be available to rent on June 1-2 and 5-8 due to staff unavailability. Kayaks will not be available to rent at all this summer.

Now hiring: Lake James State Park is currently accepting applications for seasonal positions.

We are looking for general utility workers and lifeguards. For more information on the positions and how to apply, please visit our Jobs page.

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Contact Lake James State Park

lake.james@ncparks.gov

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828-544-6800

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P.O. Box 340
Nebo, NC 28761

Paddy's Creek Access and Visitor Center

2229 Lake James State Park Road
Nebo, NC 28761

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2785 N.C. 126
Nebo, NC 28761

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3381 N.C. 126
Nebo, NC 28761

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9182 N.C. 126
Nebo, NC 28761

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