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Located in Burke and McDowell counties 50 miles northeast of Asheville, Lake James State Park includes two areas to access this picturesque lake that is perfect for boating, swimming, and fishing.
Backpack Camping – Walk-In Tent Campsites. Twenty walk-in sites are located along or near the shoreline at the Catawba River access. There is a maximum of 6 people per site occupancy. After parking in the centrally located lot, campers must hike 150 to 300 yards to their campsite.
General Information. Full list of park rules. Park safety and respect. Leave No Trace. Contact Lake James State Park. lake.james@ncparks.gov. Visitor Center. 828-544-6800.
Topics Related to Lake James State Park. State Parks Director Brian Strong provides additional information on post-Helene rescue and recovery efforts and the status of western state parks.
Lake James State Park is closed due to Hurricane Helene For your safety and the safety of our staff, please do not enter the park while it is closed. This alert will be removed when the park reopens.
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.
All seasonal positions at Lake James State Park are listed below. Not all of them are currently open for hiring. Please check the top of the park's web pages for a green alert that lists which job applications are currently being accepted by park staff.
At the park, you can find: Lake James and its resident bald eagles. Highlights at this access: wooden bridge; bike trails; swim beach; boat rentals; drive-in camping; paddle-in camping to Long Arm peninsula; access to Fonta Flora and Overmountain Victory state trails.
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. Paddle-in sites. Boat ramp.
LAKE JAMES LAKE JAMES Sandy Cli˜ ... Lake James State Park Paddy’s Creek Area 0 500 1,000 2,000 feet North 0 500 1,000 2,000 feet North 05/23 Paddy’s Creek Dual-Use Trails Upper Tindo Loop blue 1.4 miles easy Lower Tindo Loop blue 1.4 miles easy West Wimba Loop orange 6.0 miles moderate ...