Lake James State Park, NC

NC Division of Parks and Recreation

Lake James State Park, North Carolina - Campsite Availability

Lake James State Park Reservations: Choose one of the facility options below to view availability and start making your reservation.

Lake James State Park, North Carolina - Campsite Availability

Lake James State Park Reservations: Choose one of the facility options below to view availability and start making your reservation.

AttentionThe Long Arm Boat-in sites require boats to access

Business rules for Holiday Weekends

Holiday booking date rules are as follows:
2 nights Minimum Stay on holiday weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday)
2 nights Minimum Stay still apply to cabin rentals at Hanging Rock and Morrow Mountain State Parks
1 night Minimum Stay on holiday weekend if the booking dates within 7 Days before Arrival Date

Rule applies to the following holiday weekends:
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day

2 Alerts Tap to close

AttentionThe Long Arm Boat-in sites require boats to access

Season Dates

Current Status - Open year round

Peak

01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023

Peak

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

List

Calendar

ALL 89

Auditoriums and Classrooms 3

Campsite Non-Electric 53

Picnic Shelter 3

Primitive 30

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Picnic Shelter Picnic Shelter	Catawba River Area Picnic Shelter	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
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Map 003 Map 003	Catawba River Area Walk In Campground	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A
Map 004 Map 004	Catawba River Area Walk In Campground	Available A A	Available A A	Reserved R R	Reserved R R	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Reserved R R	Reserved R R	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A
Map 005 Map 005	Catawba River Area Walk In Campground	Available A A	Available A A	Reserved R R	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A
Map 006 Map 006	Catawba River Area Walk In Campground	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A
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Map 009 Map 009	Catawba River Area Walk In Campground	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Map 010 Map 010	Catawba River Area Walk In Campground	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A
Map 011 Map 011	Catawba River Area Walk In Campground	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A
Map 012 Map 012	Catawba River Area Walk In Campground	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A
Map 013 Map 013	Catawba River Area Walk In Campground	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A
Map 014 Map 014	Catawba River Area Walk In Campground	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A
Map 015 Map 015	Catawba River Area Walk In Campground	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A
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Map 017 Map 017	Catawba River Area Walk In Campground	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A	Available A A
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Available

Reserved

Booking Window

Auditoriums and Classrooms

Thu Dec 07 2023 - Thu Jun 06 2024

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Campsite Non-Electric

Wed Dec 06 2023 - Thu Jun 06 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Picnic Shelter

Thu Dec 07 2023 - Thu Jun 06 2024

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Primitive

Wed Dec 06 2023 - Thu Jun 06 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Activities and Amenities

Fees & Cancellations

For more information on Cancellation Policies, click here

Facility Rates*

Park Season Peak 01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023	Park Season Peak 01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 Site Type Auditoriums and Classrooms Nightly/Daily Rates Nightly/Daily Rates$200.00 - $600.00 Campsite Non-Electric Nightly/Daily Rates$23.00 Picnic Shelter Nightly/Daily Rates$105.00 Primitive Nightly/Daily Rates$12.00
Peak 01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024	Peak 01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 Auditoriums and Classrooms Nightly/Daily Rates$200.00 - $600.00 Campsite Non-Electric Nightly/Daily Rates$23.00 Picnic Shelter Nightly/Daily Rates$105.00 Primitive Nightly/Daily Rates$12.00

*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hook-ups / water hook-ups), taxes or incremental charges

**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

Alerts and Important Information

NOTE : Gate access for campers
Gates will be locked at posted times. Campers may obtain after-hours access by request or by referencing the combination code provided on their confirmation or receipt.
All visitors not spending the night will need to be out by closing time. If you have an emergency, call 911 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and construction projects, visitor restrictions and park status may change. Please check our website, www.ncparks.gov/lake-james-state-park/home, for more updates. Mailing Address
Lake James State Park
PO Box 340
Nebo NC 28761
Physical Address : Paddys Creek Access
Lake James State Park
7321 NC Highway 126
Nebo NC 28761
Physical Address : Catawba River Access
Lake James State Park
2785 NC Highway 126
Nebo NC 28761

Lake James State Park camping trips are easy to plan with ReserveAmerica. Lake James State Park campground reservations can be made online. Click one of the links below to see available campsites at Lake James State Park or day pass availability.

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