|
Recreation |
|||
| |||||||||||||||
|
|
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - (near) ApexThere are 9 recreation sites in the Jordan Lake State Recreation Area. From I-40 in Raleigh take the US-1 freeway south, through Cary to US-64 (just before Apex). Then follow US-64 west to the Jordan Lake Rec Area. For descriptions and information about available facilities, select the individual site from the following menu:
View Facilities Map (.pdf format) of Jordan Lake SRA Jordan Lake SRA - CampgroundsThere are 5 recreation sites in the Jordan Lake State Recreation Area having campgrounds. These are all large, well developed, waterfront sites with facilities for RVs (no primative camp areas here). From I-40 in Raleigh take the US-1 freeway south, through Cary to US-64 (just before Apex). Then follow US-64 west to the Jordan Lake Rec Area. All campgrounds are accessed from US-64. For descriptions and information about available facilities, select the individual site from the following menu:
Jordan Lake SRA - TrailsSeaforth and Vista Point have easy-to-negotiate foot paths. There are no 'hiking' trails in the Jordan Lake SRA. Biking is prohibited on the paths.
Return to Cary - Go to area MAP - Go to area Community LIST
Crosswinds Boat Ramp - Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - ApexAccessed from US-64 just west of Wilsonville (midway between Apex and Pittsboro), this boat ramp is probably the easiest access to the lake. There is the parking lot, a restoom and public phone but no other facilities. The Crosswinds Campground is down the highway (just on the other side of Wilsonville). One of nine sites in the Jordan Lake State Recreation Area.
Return to Cary - Go to area MAP - Go to area Community LISTCrosswinds Campground - Jordan Lake State Rec. Area - ApexWhile there are no hiking trails, there is a one-mile easy foot path allowing an easy stroll along the lake. Biking is prohibited on the path. Special note: The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission maintains a Bald Eagle observation platform located at the north end of this 13,900 acre lake - just off Hwy 751. It has been estimated that Jordan Lake is the largest summer home to the Bald Eagle. Budget some of your time to observe these magnificent birds (you'll be glad you did!). There are parking spaces designated for persons with disabilities. The bathhouse and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Some of the campsites are designed for wheelchairs. 177 tent/trailer campsites, each contains a picnic table, outdoor grill and a tent pad. 129 sites have water and electric hookups for RVs. Dump station on site. Showers and restrooms are centrally located. Campsite reservations may be made for a minimum stay of 7 days. Unoccupied/unreserved campsites are available on a first-come basis. Campground open from March 21st through November 15th. Park Hours: Nov thru Feb 8a-6p; Mar and Oct 8a-7p; Apr and Sep 8a-8p; May thru Aug 8a-9p. Call the park office (919-362-0586) prior to your departure to confirm camping dates. There is also a privately owned/operated full-service marina on the lake . Crosswinds is accessed from US-64 just east of Wilsonville (midway between Pittsboro and Apex). Phone: 919-362-0586. E-mail: jordan@mindspring.com This is one of nine sites in the Jordan Lake State Recreation Area.
Return to Cary - Go to area MAP - Go to area Community LISTEbenezer Church - Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - ApexWhile there are no hiking trails, there are a couple of foot paths, each .9 mile loops, offering an upfront view of the lake environment. Biking is prohibited on the paths. Six boat ramps enable easy access to the lake. The ramps are open 24 hours a day. Boaters should look out for underwater hazards and be sure to obey all buoys and markers. This area of the lake is very popular with wind surfers. (For current wind speed information phone 919-387-5969.) There are no campgrounds at Ebenezer Church. There are 72 picnic tables, each with a grill and nearby water. There are also 3 shelters (one even has a fireplace) but as they are very popular it is recommended you make reservations about a month in advance. Special note: The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission maintains a Bald Eagle observation platform located at the north end of this 13,900 acre lake - just off Hwy 751. It has been estimated that Jordan Lake is the largest summer home to the Bald Eagle. Budget some of your time to observe these magnificent birds (you'll be glad you did!). There are parking spaces designated for persons with disabilities. The bathhouse and 3 of the restrooms are wheelchair accessible. The facilities are open from March 21st through November 15th. Park Hours: Nov thru Feb 8a-6p; Mar and Oct 8a-7p; Apr and Sep 8a-8p; May thru Aug 8a-9p. (Note that the boat ramps and associated parking lots are accessible 24 hours daily.) There is also a privately owned/operated full-service marina on the lake . Ebenezer Church is accessed from US-64. Take SR-1008 south from Wilsonville (midway between Pittsboro and Apex) and follow the signs. Phone: 919-362-0586. E-mail: jordan@mindspring.com This is one of nine sites in the Jordan Lake State Recreation Area.
Return to Cary - Go to area MAP - Go to area Community LISTNew Hope Overlook - Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - ApexWhile there are no hiking trails, you can get your exercise carrying stuff to and from your car in the parking lot to your camp site. New Hope Overlook is intended for beginning backpacking campers. Two dozen campsites, thoughtfully sited here and there in the woods well away from the parking lot (typically a quarter-mile), are each equipped with a picnic table, grill, and a lantern post. Mulch toilets and drinking water are located within easy reach. Six boat ramps and four docks enable easy access to the lake for boaters. The ramps are open 24 hours a day. Boaters should look out for underwater hazards and be sure to obey all buoys and markers. There are also seven canoe campsites each equipped with a picnic table, grill, and a lantern post. Mulch toilets and drinking water are located within easy reach. Special note: The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission maintains a Bald Eagle observation platform located at the north end of this 13,900 acre lake - just off Hwy 751. It has been estimated that Jordan Lake is the largest summer home to the Bald Eagle. Budget some of your time to observe these magnificent birds (you'll be glad you did!). There are parking spaces designated for persons with disabilities. The restrooms are also wheelchair accessible. The park is open from March 21st through November 15th. Park Hours: Nov thru Feb 8a-6p; Mar and Oct 8a-7p; Apr and Sep 8a-8p; May thru Aug 8a-9p. (Note that the boat ramps and associated parking lots are accessible 24 hours daily.) There is also a privately owned/operated full-service marina on the lake . New Hope Overlook is accessed from US-64 or US-1. From US-64, take SR-1008 south from Wilsonville (midway between Pittsboro and Apex) and follow the signs. From US-1 take the Merry Oaks exit, drive through town to SR-1910; turn right and follow it to New Hope Overlook (watch for sighns). Phone: 919-362-0586. E-mail: jordan@mindspring.com This is one of nine sites in the Jordan Lake State Recreation Area.
Return to Cary - Go to area MAP - Go to area Community LISTParkers Creek - Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - ApexWhile there are no hiking trails, there is a short foot path allowing an easy stroll along the lake. Biking is prohibited on the path. Special note: The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission maintains a Bald Eagle observation platform located at the north end of this 13,900 acre lake - just off Hwy 751. It has been estimated that Jordan Lake is the largest summer home to the Bald Eagle. Budget some of your time to observe these magnificent birds (you'll be glad you did!). There are parking spaces designated for persons with disabilities. The bathhouse and restrooms are also wheelchair accessible. Four of the campsites are designed for wheelchairs. There are about 40 picnic tables scattered around under the trees. About half of them have grills. Water is convenient to all and restrooms are also centrally located. There are two 8-table shelters and one 4-table shelter. They are very popular so you are advised to make reservations about a month in advance. Campers have available 250 tent/trailer campsites. Each contains a picnic table, outdoor grill and a tent pad. 150 sites have water and electric hookups for RVs. There is also a centrally located dump station. Showers and restrooms are also centrally located. Campsite reservations may be made for a minimum stay of 7 days. Unoccupied/unreserved campsites are available on a first-come basis. A few of the campgrounds are open all year. The others are available from the week before Easter to November 15th. Park Hours: Nov thru Feb 8a-6p; Mar and Oct 8a-7p; Apr and Sep 8a-8p; May thru Aug 8a-9p. Call the park office (919-362-0586) prior to your departure to confirm camping dates. There is also a privately owned/operated full-service marina on the lake . Parkers Creek is accessed from US-64 across Jordan Lake from Wilsonville (midway between Pittsboro and Apex). Watch for the sign at the entrance road (on the north side of US-64). Phone: 919-362-0586. E-mail: jordan@mindspring.com This is one of nine sites in the Jordan Lake State Recreation Area.
Return to Cary - Go to area MAP - Go to area Community LISTPoplar Point - Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - ApexWhile there are no hiking trails, there is a short foot path allowing an easy stroll along the lake. Biking is prohibited on the path. Special note: The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission maintains a Bald Eagle observation platform located at the north end of this 13,900 acre lake - just off Hwy 751. It has been estimated that Jordan Lake is the largest summer home to the Bald Eagle. Budget some of your time to observe these magnificent birds (you'll be glad you did!). There are parking spaces designated for persons with disabilities. The bathhouse and restrooms are also wheelchair accessible. Four of the campsites are designed for wheelchairs. Campers have available 580 tent/trailer campsites. Each contains a picnic table, outdoor grill and a tent pad. 360 sites have water and electric hookups for RVs. There is also a centrally located dump station. Showers and restrooms are also centrally located. Campsite reservations may be made for a minimum stay of 7 days. Unoccupied/unreserved campsites are available on a first-come basis. A few of the campgrounds are open all year. The others are available from the week before Easter to November 15th. Park Hours: Nov thru Feb 8a-6p; Mar and Oct 8a-7p; Apr and Sep 8a-8p; May thru Aug 8a-9p. Call the park office (919-362-0586) prior to your departure to confirm camping dates. There is also a privately owned/operated full-service marina on the lake . Poplar Point is accessed from US-64. Take SR-1008 south from Wilsonville (midway between Pittsboro and Apex) and follow the signs. Phone: 919-362-0586. E-mail: jordan@mindspring.com This is one of nine sites in the Jordan Lake State Recreation Area.
Return to Cary - Go to area MAP - Go to area Community LISTRobeson Creek - Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - ApexThis is one of nine sites in the Jordan Lake State Recreation Area. It has 2 boat ramps, a nice, sandy beach and that's about it. No campgrounds, picnic tables or public telephone. There is, however, a privately owned/operated full-service marina on the lake. Park Hours: Nov thru Feb 8a-6p; Mar and Oct 8a-7p; Apr and Sep 8a-8p; May thru Aug 8a-9p. Robeson Creek is accessed from US-64 across Jordan Lake from Wilsonville (midway between Pittsboro and Apex). Watch for the sign at the entrance road (on the south side of US-64). Phone: 919-362-0586. E-mail: jordan@mindspring.com
Return to Cary - Go to area MAP - Go to area Community LISTSeaforth - Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - ApexWhile there are no hiking trails, there is a 1.4 mile foot path offering an upfront view of the lake environment. Biking is prohibited on the path. Six boat ramps enable easy access to the lake. The ramps are open 24 hours a day. Boaters should look out for underwater hazards and be sure to obey all buoys and markers. There are no campgrounds at Seaforth. There are 47 picnic tables, about half of them with grills. Water and restrooms are centrally located. There is also 1 shelter with 12 tables (and grills). Special note: The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission maintains a Bald Eagle observation platform located at the north end of this 13,900 acre lake - just off Hwy 751. It has been estimated that Jordan Lake is the largest summer home to the Bald Eagle. Budget some of your time to observe these magnificent birds (you'll be glad you did!). There are parking spaces designated for persons with disabilities. Two of the picnic tables are wheelchair accessible. The facilities are open from March 21st through November 15th. Park Hours: Nov thru Feb 8a-6p; Mar and Oct 8a-7p; Apr and Sep 8a-8p; May thru Aug 8a-9p. (Note that the boat ramps and associated parking lots are accessible 24 hours daily.) There is also a privately owned/operated full-service marina on the lake . Seaforth is located on a spit (looks like an island in the middle of the lake) on the south side of US-64. Look for the signs. Phone: 919-362-0586. E-mail: jordan@mindspring.com This is one of nine sites in the Jordan Lake State Recreation Area.
Return to Cary - Go to area MAP - Go to area Community LISTVista Point - Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - ApexThe Vista Point Trail is a 3 mile foot path allowing an easy stroll along the lake. Biking is prohibited on the path. Special note: The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission maintains a Bald Eagle observation platform located at the north end of this 13,900 acre lake - just off Hwy 751. It has been estimated that Jordan Lake is the largest summer home to the Bald Eagle. Budget some of your time to observe these magnificent birds (you'll be glad you did!). There are parking spaces designated for persons with disabilities. The restroom, one campsite and the Vista Point Trail are also wheelchair accessible. Campers have available 50 campsites for RV groups. Each has water and electric hookups, a picnic table, outdoor grill and a tent pad. There is also a centrally located dump station. There are no tent camping facilities. Hot showers and restrooms are also centrally located. Campsite reservations may be made for a minimum stay of 7 days. Unoccupied/unreserved campsites are available on a first-come basis. A few of the campgrounds are open all year. The others are available from the week before Easter to November 15th. Park Hours: Nov thru Feb 8a-6p; Mar and Oct 8a-7p; Apr and Sep 8a-8p; May thru Aug 8a-9p. Call the park office (919-362-0586) prior to your departure to confirm camping dates. There is also a privately owned/operated full-service marina on the lake . Vista Point is accessed from US-64. Take SR-1700 south from Griffins Crossroads (which is across the lake from Wilsonville) and follow the signs. Phone: 919-362-0586. E-mail: jordan@mindspring.com This is one of nine sites in the Jordan Lake State Recreation Area.
Return to Cary - Go to area MAP - Go to area Community LIST |
|
Send mail to
webmaster@Wheatley.Lib.NC.US
|
