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.

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.

2024年8月9日 · 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.

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 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.

Still closed: boat docks, Hidden Cove, Paddy's Creek day-use area (incl. picnic areas, bathrooms, and trailheads), Long Arm and Catawba campsites, and Mill's Creek & Wimba trails.

2023年4月26日 · Join us at Lake James State Park for a NC Science Festival event. State Parks Director Brian Strong provides additional information on post-Helene rescue and recovery efforts and the status of western state parks. Veterans with service-related disabilities are now eligible to apply to receive a free Annual Pass to North Carolina State Parks.

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.

At the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains not far from the charming towns of Morganton and Marion in Western North Carolina lies Lake James, a pristine lake fed by three rivers. Surrounded by ancient forest. Over 6,500 surface acres and 150 miles of shoreline.

Lake James is a picturesque, man-made lake that offers a wide variety of recreation options to visitors of all ages. The 6,812-acre lake boasts 150 miles of shoreline and spans two counties in the foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains.