ParaTactical Field

Park

Elizabethtown, NC

ParaTactical provides 1:1 paramotor and powered-parachute training at a 23-acre private airfield near Elizabethtown, continuing until proficiency.

  • students seeking individualized foot-launch or wheel-launch paramotor training
  • students seeking ultralight powered parachute training with or without personal equipment
  • people wanting a 60-minute introductory tandem instructional flight

Jones Lake State Park

Park

Elizabethtown, NC

Jones Lake State Park offers six miles of hiking, lake swimming, paddling, fishing, picnicking, and camping near Elizabethtown.

  • Families seeking lake swimming, picnicking, and nature activities
  • Visitors wanting six miles of hiking in a Carolina bay landscape
  • Campers needing tent, group tent, or RV sites

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FAQ

Does Jones Lake State Park charge a day-use fee?

Day-use access has no fees except for boat rentals. Camping and other services may have separate arrangements.

What activities are available at Jones Lake State Park?

Visitors can swim, hike, paddle, fish, picnic, and camp. The park has six miles of hiking and seasonal boat rentals.

Can I camp at Jones Lake State Park?

Yes. The park offers tent, group tent, trailer, and RV sites, with some sites providing electric, water, and sewer hookups.

What makes Jones Lake State Park different from a regular lake park?

It includes Jones Lake and Salters Lake, two Carolina bay formations, and features the ecology and history of that landscape.

Is ParaTactical Field a public recreation park?

No. It is a private-use airfield dedicated to paramotor and powered-parachute training, maintenance, repairs, and inspections.