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. This impressive waterway is the centerpiece of Lake James State Park. Here, nature offers scenic vistas of the Appalachian Mountains and beckons to those with an appetite for recreation.
We offer a wide variety of regularly scheduled programs year-round. Special programs can usually be developed for specific groups if adequate lead-time is allowed. The environmental education program for school groups centers around a curriculum packet called the Environmental Education Learning Experience (EELE). The EELE contains pre-visit, on-site and post-site activities that focus on the park's unique natural features and are correlated to North Carolina Department of Public Instruction objectives. Contact the park for more information about the park's EELE and other environmental education programs and activities for the general public.
GrEEn Center Features Include Native Landscaping
Recycling Program
Energy Efficient Lighting
HealthEE Center Trails - Fox Den Loop Trail, unpaved, moderate, 2 miles
- Sandy Cliff Overlook, unpaved, moderate, .25 one-way
- Lake Channel Overlook, unpaved, moderate, .75 one-way
Other Exercise Seasonal Canoe Rental
Events
Shoreline Bird Boat Excursion
Saturday, Sep 11, 2010 9 AM to 10:30 AM
| Lake James State Park - Join Park Ranger Earl Weaver for an interpretive boat tour on the shore birds that can be seen on Lake James. This program is limited by space and you MUST be registered to participate! Please call the Park Office at (828) 652-5047 for program registration. No children under the age of 7 years... |
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Nature Hike
Sunday, Sep 12, 2010 9 AM to 10 AM
| Lake James State Park - Join us for a hike on one of the park’s nature trails. Local plants and animals will be identified. Meet at the park office at 9:00 A.M. |
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