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Price
$22 - $30/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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4117 NC 242 Hwy North, Elizabethtown, North Carolina, 28337, United States
Families and RV campers who want full hookups with real privacy will find it here. Some sites sit 100+ feet apart, the 4-mile Bay Trail loops the whole lake, and the 204-foot fishing pier is worth the trip alone. Book through Reserve America early for summer weekends.
Road noise, low-flying military aircraft, and reports of nearby drag racing break the quiet after dark. Campers who've felt unwelcome at rural Southern parks may encounter similar friction here based on reviewer accounts. Wheelchair users should know that 4x4 wooden site dividers
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Summer brings mid-80s°F daytime highs, warm enough for swimming and paddling. Canoe and paddleboat rentals typically run Memorial Day through Labor Day. Long daylight hours favor fishing, biking, and evening wildlife viewing, but expect humidity, mosquitoes, and afternoon thunderstorms. June through August weekends are the busiest times. Mild winters average mid-40s°F, good for hiking when bugs aren't active. Spring and fall offer comfortable temperatures with fewer crowds.
Peak season for swimming, rentals and warm weather; busy but full amenities available.
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Jones Lake State Park offers an array of amenities that are appreciated by visitors. The campground includes bathhouses described as 'modern and immaculate,' with private shower stalls. Potable water is readily available, and picnic tables and fire rings are provided at campsites. Flush toilets are accessible and reportedly very clean. For those camping in RVs, there are full hookups available at certain sites. Accessibility features include handicap-friendly picnic shelters and facilities. The park also has a nature center, swimming area, concessions during peak seasons, and trails accessible directly from the campground.
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