Lake James - Wikipedia
Lake James is a large reservoir in the mountains of Western North Carolina which straddles the border between Burke and McDowell Counties. It is named for tobacco tycoon and benefactor of Duke University James Buchanan Duke. The lake, with surface elevation of 1200 ft (366 m), lies behind a series of 4 earthen dams.
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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.
Lake James State Park (10 Great Things to Do!) - NC Tripping
Aug 9, 2024 · Lake James State Park in Western North Carolina encompasses the impressive Lake James and the surrounding woodlands, making it the best of both worlds. The 3,743-acre state park offers miles of hiking and biking trails, in addition to all the water-related activities on the 6,510-acre Lake James.
Lake James State Park - Wikipedia
Lake James State Park is a North Carolina state park in Burke and McDowell counties, North Carolina in the United States. Located near Nebo, North Carolina, it covers 3,743 acres (15.15 km 2) [1] and borders 6,510-acre (26 km 2) Lake James.
Lake James: General Information | NC State Parks
Still closed: boat docks, beaches, Hidden Cove, the Paddy's Creek day-use area (incl. picnic areas, bathrooms, and trailheads), Long Arm camping , and Mill's Creek & Wimba trails.
Lake James - Burke County Tourism
Nestled into the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake James is a 6,510 acre lake in western North Carolina with 150 shoreline miles. Duke Power constructed three dams between 1916 and 1923 to create the lake: Catawba, Linville, and Paddy Creek.
Lake James State Park, NC - North Carolina State Parks
5 days ago · Tucked into the rolling hill country at the base of mighty Linville Gorge is Lake James, a sprawling 6,812-acre reservoir with more than 150 miles of shoreline. This impressive waterway is the centerpiece of Lake James State Park, where nature offers scenic vistas of the ... Status: Open year round. Season Dates.
Lake James State Park | NC State Parks - North Carolina State Parks
Apr 26, 2023 · Pop in anytime between 1 pm to 4 pm and join Park Superintendent Nora Coffey to learn about different animal tracks and other signs that can be found around Lake James and make your own animal track ornaments to take home.
Lake James State Park, NC - RomanticAsheville.com
Nestled in the rolling hill country at the base of Linville Gorge is Lake James, a beautiful lake with more than 150 miles of shoreline. Lucky for us, there is the ever-growing Lake James State Park, a playland for outdoor lovers in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Lake James State Park – Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
Spanning 6,510 acres with more than 150 miles of shoreline, Lake James is the recreational jewel that beckons boaters, water skiers, swimmers, and fishing enthusiasts to North Carolina’s Lake James State Park.