Services & Amenities:
Within Park
- Bath House
- Fire Rings
- Fireplace Grill
- Flush Toilets
- Hiking Trail
- Information Center
- Parking
- Picnic Tables
- Showers
- Small Grill
- Telephone
- Trash Can
- Water spigot
Burn Ban in Effect
All open fires, including campfires, are prohibited at all state
parks until further notice. There is currently a statewide burn ban in place
due to high risk of wildfire.
All campers should come prepared and bring a portable gas stove
or grill to cook food. Campers may utilize the charcoal grills provided at
campsites (note: amenities vary by campsite) if no other local ordinances
prohibit their use.
Please be careful when using portable stoves, grills, lanterns,
and heaters! Never leave them unattended. Handle and store flammable liquid
containers with care. Do not light lanterns or stoves inside a tent, trailer,
or camper.
Call 911 to report a wildfire. More information at ncparks.gov.
Burn Ban in Effect: All open fires, including campfires, are prohibited at all state parks until further notice. There is currently a statewide burn ban in place due to high risk of wildfire.
All campers should come prepared and bring a portable gas stove or grill to cook food. Campers may utilize the charcoal grills provided at campsites (note: amenities vary by campsite) if no other local ordinances prohibit their use.
Please be careful when using portable stoves, grills, lanterns, and heaters! Never leave them unattended. Handle and store flammable liquid containers with care. Do not light lanterns or stoves inside a tent, trailer, or camper.
Call 911 to report a wildfire. More information at ncparks.gov.
Business rules for Holiday Weekends :
Holiday booking date rules are as follows:
2 nights Minimum Stay on holiday weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday)
2 nights Minimum Stay still apply to cabin rentals at Hanging Rock, Morrow Mountain, and Cliffs of the Neuse State Parks
1 night Minimum Stay on holiday weekend if the booking dates within 14 Days before Arrival Date
Rule applies to the following holiday weekends:
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
Holiday booking date rules are as follows:
2 nights Minimum Stay on holiday weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday)
2 nights Minimum Stay still apply to cabin rentals at Hanging Rock, Morrow Mountain, and Cliffs of the Neuse State Parks
1 night Minimum Stay on holiday weekend if the booking dates within 14 Days before Arrival Date
Rule applies to the following holiday weekends:
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
Jones Lake State Park, NC
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Jones Lake State Park is comprised of 2,208 acres, which include Jones Lake at 224 acres and Salters Lake at 315 acres. Established in 1939, Jones Lake is one of the oldest state parks in North Carolina. Both Jones and Salters lakes are Carolina Bays.Concentrated in the coastal plain of ...
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Description
Jones Lake State Park is comprised of 2,208 acres, which include Jones Lake at 224 acres and Salters Lake at 315 acres. Established in 1939, Jones Lake is one of the oldest state parks in North Carolina. Both Jones and Salters lakes are Carolina Bays.
Geography:
Concentrated in the coastal plain of the southeastern United States is a series of 50,000 elliptical depressions. These depressions are called bays, so named for the sweet bay, loblolly bay and red bay trees found growing around them. Few bays are more than 500 feet in length, but the Jones Lake bay is approximately 8,000 feet long. In the past, nearly all bays contained open water. Today, most bays are filled with we, organic soils and overgrown with swamp-type vegetation. Only a few relict lakes remain.
Recreation:
Picnicking: More than 50 tables and 15 grills are available at the picnic grounds. A grassy area, also available for picnicking, is adjacent to the beach in the shade of pine and cypress trees. The covered picnic shelter will accommodate up to 100 people. Trails: Bay Trail is a four-mile loop around Jones Lake, offering an excellent chance to experience the habitats of a Carolina Bay. Begin Bay Trail a the picnic area or campground. Cedar Loop Trial is a one-mile journey through both the bay forest and sand ridge communities. Salters Lake Trail is a one mile, one way trail that connects the Bay Trail to Salters Lake. Boating and Fishing: These are both popular pastimes at Jones Lake. A road to the lake for small craft is located at the west side of the picnic area. Only motors that are 10 horsepower and under are allowed on the lake. Canoes and paddleboats may be rented from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Vehicular access to Salters Lake requires a permit issued by park staff. Few fish species are present due to the water's acidity. Yellow perch are the most abundant. Swimming: The sandy beach of Jones Lake is ideal for sunbathing and the shallow water is a swimmer's delight. Swimming is permitted only in the designated swim area. A bathhouse is located nearby and a concession is operated from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
Facilities:
Picnic Shelters
Unreserved picnic shelters are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. However, the shelters are very popular, so reservations are strongly suggested.
The picnic shelter accommodates up to 100 people. Water, restrooms, concession stand, volleyball court, swimming canoeing, and boating are nearby. The shelter is handicap accessible.
Confetti is prohibited at all shelters and in the picnic area in an effort to protect our natural resources.
Auditorium
The auditorium is located in the visitor center and accommodates up to 50 people. Exhibits, classroom, drinking water and restrooms are nearby. The building is handicap accessible. Reservations are required; please contact the park.
Classroom
The classroom is located in the visitor center and accommodates up to 35 people. Exhibits, auditorium, drinking water and restrooms are nearby. The building is handicap accessible. Reservations are required; please contact the park.
Alerts and Important Information
ELIZABETHTOWN, FAYETTEVILLE, LUMBERTON, CLINTON
The front gate is closed and locked at posted closing times for your protection. All visitors not spending the night will need to be out by closing time. A secondary entrance is open, after park hours, for access into and out of the campground. Additional information is provided on check-in paperwork or at the Visitor Center Office. Check in is 3:00pm and check out by 12:00 noon.
The front gate is closed and locked at posted closing times for your protection. All visitors not spending the night will need to be out by closing time. A secondary entrance is open, after park hours, for access into and out of the campground. Additional information is provided on check-in paperwork or at the Visitor Center Office. Check in is 3:00pm and check out by 12:00 noon.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Jones Lake State Park4117 NC 242 Hwy North
Elizabethtown NC 28337
Phone Number:
Information:
(910)588-4550