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Canal Bridge Boat Ramp at Lake James State Park

Lake James State Park – Canal Bridge Boat Ramp

Location: Burke County, 50 miles east of Asheville

At the park, you can find: Lake James and its resident bald eagles

Highlights at this access: 24-hour boat ramp; easy put-in access to paddle-in campsites (reservations required) on Long Arm peninsula

Park office in the winter at the Catawba River access of Lake James State Park

Lake James State Park – Catawba River Access

Location: McDowell County, 50 miles east of Asheville

At the park, you can find: Lake James and its resident bald eagles

Highlights at this access: Sandy Cliff and Lake Channel overlooks; walk-in backpack camping; large group rental that includes picnic shelter and swimming area

Sunny day at the Princess Ann access of Lumber River State Park

Lumber River State Park – Princess Ann Access

Location: Robeson County, 54 miles south of Fayetteville

At the park, you can find: blackwater river, bald cypress trees in the swamp forest, and the belted kingfisher

Highlights at this access: Griffin's Whirl; access to paddle-in camping; walk-in group camping with overflow area; boat ramp; picnic shelter