Haunted Trail Hike . FREE. Easy half mile loop hike . Snacks and campfire will be provided at the shelter. Bring hiking shoes , flashlights, and bug spray if needed Read more

Annual Jordan Lake Cleanup During NC Big Sweep Oct 1. Volunteer boaters will ferry the walkers out to the an area of shoreline along the east side of the Haw River Arm. Raffle prizes at end of event . Read more

Participate in Campout! Carolina on Oct 7 - 8 and enter the REI photo contest for a chance to win an REI gift card. Best Sunrise/Sunset, Nature Photo, Group Shot, Kid Photo Category. Details: Read more

Free admission on weekdays. There's a charge on weekends.

Seven sites on the N.C. Birding Trail - Jordan Lake portion. Five are in Jordan Lake State Recreation Area Read more

The @NCParks system has been named one of four finalists for the 2011 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Parks and Recreation Management. Read more

Year-round events , including free stargazing with @MoreheadPlanet, fishing for kids, and canoe paddles. Read more

It was great! Nice place to take family!

The first IRONMAN event held in N.C. takes place at Jordan Lake SRA, Vista Point. Read more

Great place to take a picnic , especially in the late evening as the sun is setting. Go to the bech access!!

Use the mobile app for great resources and information about all N.C. State parks . Read more

Great scenery

Fishing is free on July 4...and other useful info: Read more

Show support for North Carolina's environment by camping out the weekend of October 7 -8, 2011 Read more

Found a great camping site in Loop 2 where you can put in you canoe or kayak with the sites boundaries.

Visit for the extreme adventures June 2, 2013...IRONMAN launches here. Read more

Trying to catch some fish

It's reality t.v. at its very best...the Jordan Lake EagleCam Read more

Jordan Lake at Farrington Rd and Marthas Chapel Rd

There are a disgusting number of cigarette butts littering this park . Smoking should be illegal here.