Lake James State Park
Skate Park
Why pick this one
Lake James State Park offers 14 miles of biking trails, 22 miles of hiking trails, paddle-in camping, and lake access near Nebo.
Best for
- Visitors seeking biking at Paddy's Creek
- Hikers seeking trails at Paddy's Creek or Catawba River
- Campers seeking paddle-in or tent sites
- Visitors seeking paddling, fishing, or seasonal swimming
- Families seeking a kid-friendly Holly Discovery Trail
Look elsewhere if
- Visitors specifically seeking dedicated skate-park facilities
- Visitors needing boat rentals, which are currently unavailable
- Visitors seeking swimming outside the seasonal May 1 through September 30 swim-area schedule
Specialties
- 14 miles of biking trails at Paddy's Creek
- 22 miles of hiking trails at Paddy's Creek
- Paddle-in camping
- Lake swimming at Paddy's Creek
- Paddling and fishing
What makes them different
- Two lake-access areas in Burke and McDowell counties
- Paddy's Creek and Catawba River camping areas include tent and paddle-in sites
- Day-use access has no entrance fee, except for boat rentals and swim passes
- Visitor center and exhibits are available
- Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Asheville
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 6883 NC Hwy 126, Nebo, NC 28761-8669
- Phone
- +18285847728
- Website
- http://www.ncparks.gov/lake-james-state-park
- lake.james@ncparks.gov
Services
- Hiking
- Biking
- Paddling
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Picnicking
- Camping