This is a great swimming place. The beach is almost 1000 feet long with nice sand to lay on. It's a very deep sandy beach as well, so plenty of room. No shady areas though so bring an umbrella or some of shade structure. At one end of the beach, is a wooded area with lots of picnic tables along a path. They have outdoor shower and very clean restroom facilities as well as a small refreshment station to buy sodas, snacks, etc..
Had a great weekend camping here. Be aware that almost all the camp grounds are 100-150 yards from the parking lot. They provide wheelbarrows but the path winds down and involves steps. The lake is lovely and there are plenty of great activities within a 30 minute drive.
Hidden gem. Camped overnight with only one other group camping. Not sure why it wasn't more popular. Offered well planned tent camping with easy access to water. Each campsite was well defined with surprising space and privacy. You could smell you neighbors cooking but didn't have to see them eat. Some sites had steps but many did not. The shower facilities were newer an about as clean as a camping facility can be. Close to hiking and biking trails. Not to far from lake and swimming beach. Helpful host.
Kayak and canoe rentals are available on location at very reasonable rates. Kayak's are $5/hour. Very nice destination and very easy to get to. Lifeguards on duty. I highly recommend.
I came here with a friend of mine. It was her first and last camping trip. There's no easy or particularly safe way to get to your camp site.
The only con: the marked of swimming area only goes out to about 5 feet deep. It would be nice if they had a section for adults to s I'm further out.
The new Lake James State Park is very nice . I don't think they should charge a fee to get in to swim if you live in the state of North Carolina. It's a beautiful place for the family to come an enjoy . I had a great time there with my family.
Lake James State Park is a US Park based in Nebo, North Carolina. Lake James State Park is located at 6883 North Carolina 126, Nebo, NC 28761, USA.
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