Situated on the banks of North Carolina's largest manmade lake, this park boasts one of the region’s more popular mountain biking networks among many other amenities.
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Though its namesake may be its defining feature, Lake James State Park also offers 15 miles of mountain biking trails and the opportunity to explore a segment of the historic Overmountain Victory Trail.
A collective of eight access areas scattered around the shoreline of a 50,000-acre reservoir that stretches from Henderson into the southern part of Virginia.
Some campsites are closed. Park staff are contacting campers with affected reservations for options.
A collective of nine access areas scattered around the shoreline of this undeveloped, 14,000-acre reservoir, all within an easy drive of Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Sanford and Pittsboro.
A community destination for lazy picnics under the shade of tall pines and swimming in the lake’s shallow, warm waters.
The tallest living sand dune on the Atlantic coast and a premier location for kites, sightseeing and sunsets with a view arcing from the ocean to Roanoke Sound.
A world-class fishing pier off the Outer Banks that also includes interactive science exhibits, aquarium displays and a beach access. Rental Options
Haw River State Park and its Summit Center offer a serene setting for a range of group activities.
Fish, swim, paddle, rock climb and hike in the shadow of the Sauratown Mountains, North Carolina's most easterly range.
An icon in North Carolina’s landscape for generations, Grandfather Mountain offers stunning scenery, challenging hiking and backpacking and unmatched ecological diversity.