North Carolina Mountain Area State Parks
Lake James 

About:
Tucked away in rolling hills at the base of Linville Gorge is Lake James, a 6,510-acre lake with more than 150 miles of shoreline.
Things to do:
Boating, camping, education and events, fishing, hiking, picnicking, swimming
Park hours:
November-February, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
March and October, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
April, May, September, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
June-August, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. 
Closed Christmas Day
Park Address/Phone Number:
P.O. Box 340, Nebo, NC 28761 
(828) 652-5047
Park fees:
Campsites: $15 per day, per site; $10 a day for senior citizens 62 years of age or older. Firepit, picnic table and tent space at each site. Drinking water, restrooms and shower facilities nearby. 
Firewood: $2 per bundle.
Picnic shelter reservations: $85 per day. Twelve-table shelter; drinking water and restrooms nearby. Use of the shelter is free of charge unless reservations are requested.
Canoe rentals: $5 for the first hour and $3 each additional hour. Available Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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