One of the most recent additions to the North Carolina state park system, Lake James sits at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains at 1,200 feet above sea level. The lake, created by the damming of ... More on LLBean.com
Straddling McDowell and Burke counties, Lake James State Park occupies about 605 acres on the southern shore of the 6,500-acre mountain lake. Along with 20 walk-to primitive campsites and two boat ... More on Visitnc.com

