The 3rd annual Lake James Ice Festival took the beloved event to new heights in January, thanks to ice carver Aaron Costic’s remarkable talent and imagination.
Read MoreWe are hiring park attendants, lifeguards, concessions staff, and naturalists for summer 2024.
Read MoreWe love our volunteers at Lake James State Park!
Read MoreAn American icon steeped in history and lore, North Carolina State Parks has dubbed 2024 “Year of the Bear.”
Read MoreThe Friends of Lake James State Park wishes to formally congratulate Ranger Jennifer Hughes on her recent commissioning as a Special Peace Officer for the State of North Carolina.
Read MoreMark your calendars for January 13 for the 3rd Annual Ice Sculpture Festival.
Read MoreThe annual North Carolina State Parks Junior Ranger Jamboree took place at Lake James State Park this past October, with participants and their families enjoying the Paddy’s Creek Area campground and all of the day use activities available here at the park.
Read MoreAs we wind down the Year of the Trail, let’s check in on an ongoing project…
Read MoreA gap in equal access to the beachfront has now been addressed, with the recent delivery of a “beach wheelchair,”
Read MoreNorth Carolina State Parks participated in Marion Fire Department’s weeklong Camp Inferno for McDowell County middle and high schoolers.
Read MoreSummer hiking in the South requires some forethought if one intends to come off the trail healthy and happy.
Read MoreThe visitor center at Lake James State Park is officially open to the public following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, held March 10.
Read MoreIt’s the Year of the Trail for NC State Parks and we are excited to see that other members of the outdoor community have taken the theme in stride!
Read MoreThe Friends of Lake James State Park is thrilled to announce the return of the Lake James ice Festival.
Read MoreVisitors to Lake James State Park often train their eyes up in hopes of spotting a bird in flight.
Read MoreThe wheels of government are slow to turn, especially for anyone waiting for their approval to be commissioned as a Special Peace Officer in the state of North Carolina.
Read MoreThe long-awaited visitor center is nearly complete. Finishing touches to the interior and exterior will be completed throughout the summer and staff offices will transition to the new building as soon as an occupancy permit is approved.
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