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Lake James State Park

Lake James State Park
Photo: bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
McDowell County, North Carolina
Nearest town
6.2 miles west of Glen Alpine
Type
State Park
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Lake James State Park

3,743 acres of land border the 6,510-acre Lake James, giving the park its shoreline setting on the reservoir. The land spans both Burke and McDowell counties. It protects acreage around the lake itself, with the water forming the boundary along one side of the property.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Lake James State Park is in McDowell County, North Carolina, 6.2 miles west of Glen Alpine. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Lake James State Park

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.