Jones Lake State Park
North Carolina State Park
Jones Lake State Park entrance fee
Free entry — There are no fees required to access Jones Lake State Park for day use, except for boat rentals. Fees are also charged for camping, certain event permits, and facility reservations.
Jones Lake State Park hours
January–February: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
March–May: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
June–August: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
September–October: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
November–December: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The park is open during all other holidays.
Hours as published by NC State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Jones Lake State Park
Opened as the first North Carolina state park to welcome Black Americans, and still a community destination for swimming and picnicking. Tea-colored water hides a lake just eight feet deep, one of the elliptical Carolina bays whose origins remain unexplained.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🐦 Birding
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 👥 Group Sites
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- 🌿 Nature Center
RV / campsite hookups
- 🔌 Full Hookups (Sewer/Water/Electric)
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Camping options
- Tent sites
- RV/trailer sites
- Group sites
Contact
Phone910-588-4550
Address4117 NC Highway 242 N., Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Upcoming events at Jones Lake State Park
Event details and registration are on the NC State Parks calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Jones Lake State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- RV surge protector
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
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