Description:
This 13,900-acre lake is located within a 45-minute drive from Raleigh and Durham. Boat launching, picnicking, swimming beaches, campgrounds, fishing, and public marina facilities are available for public use. Recreation areas operated by agencies of the State of North Carolina. Golden Age and Golden Access and other Federal recreation passports are not honored. The NC Forest Service operates the Jordan Lake Educational State Forest. NC Wildlife Resources Commission had jurisdiction on the lake and on gamelands. For additional information: Jordan Lake State Park: 919-362-0586; Jordan Lake Educational State Forest: 919-542-1154; Crosswinds Marina: 919-362-5391.

Directions:
From Raleigh, 30 miles south on US 1. From Sanford, 15 miles north on US 1.

RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Boating
• Camping
• Educational
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Hunting
• Museums/Visitor-Center
• Pets
• Picnic
• Recreational Vehicles
• Restaurant/Snack-Bar
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing
• Winter Sports