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  3. Lake James State Park

Camping at Lake James State Park near Nebo

State park · Nebo · 83 campsites

A forested campground near hiking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Tucked into the rolling hill country at the base of mighty Linville Gorge is Lake James, a sprawling 6,812-acre reservoir with more than 150 miles of shoreline. This impressive waterway is the centerpiece of Lake James State Park, where nature offers scenic vistas of the Appalachian Mountain range and beckons those with an appetite for outdoor recreation.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 20 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • No hookups
  • Pets not allowed
  • Showers
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

42 available sites

42 open of 83 sites
Site 019
TentNo hookupsCatawba River Area Walk In Campground
Available all 2 nights
$54 for 2 nights
$27/night · before taxes & fees
Site L07
TentHookups not listedLong Arm Boat In Camping Area 1
Available all 2 nights
$34 for 2 nights
$17/night · before taxes & fees
Site L15
TentHookups not listedLong Arm Boat In Camping Area 2
Available all 2 nights
$34 for 2 nights
$17/night · before taxes & fees
Site L19
TentHookups not listedLong Arm Boat In Camping Area 2
Available all 2 nights
$34 for 2 nights
$17/night · before taxes & fees
Site P19
Tent · Up to 20 ftNo hookupsPaddys Creek Drive-In Tent Camping loop
Available all 2 nights
$54 for 2 nights
$27/night · before taxes & fees
Site L20
TentHookups not listedLong Arm Boat In Camping Area 2
Available all 2 nights
$34 for 2 nights
$17/night · before taxes & fees
Site L21
TentHookups not listedLong Arm Boat In Camping Area 2
Available all 2 nights
$34 for 2 nights
$17/night · before taxes & fees
Site L26
TentHookups not listedLong Arm Boat In Camping Area 3
Available all 2 nights
$34 for 2 nights
$17/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from ReserveAmerica

Availability on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 83 sites.

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L04
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L05
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L06
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L07
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From $34 for 2 nights
$17/night · Before taxes & fees
42 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on North Carolina State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on North Carolina State Parks ↗

42 openSites from $17/night
Book on North Carolina State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Ada Accessible
  • Amphitheater
  • Biking Trail
  • Boat Dock
  • Concession
  • Drinking Water
  • Fire Ring
  • Firewood
  • Food Storage Locker
  • Group Grill
  • Lantern Hanger
  • Park O Ffice
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Hookups (individual campsites): 53 no-hookup individual sites.

Location

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Lake James State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Lake James State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
Does Lake James State Park have RV hookups?
53 no-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Lake James State Park?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Lake James State Park?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Hookups & power
Listing 53 no-hookup individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 33 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 0 of 83 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Getting there
Listing Nebo, NC (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
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L12
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L13
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L14
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L15
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L16
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L17
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L18
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L19
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L20
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L21
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L22
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L23
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L24
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L25
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L26
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L27
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L28
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L29
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L30
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P13
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P14
campsite non-electric
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P15
campsite non-electric
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P18
campsite non-electric
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P19
campsite non-electric
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P20
campsite non-electric
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P16
campsite non-electric
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P22
campsite non-electric
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P32
campsite non-electric
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights18 sites open for every night

Barefoot Landing Camping Resort

4.2 mi from Lake James State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $59/night
$118 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Spot2Nite · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Linville Adventure Pasture (LAP)

4.8 mi from Lake James State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $45/night
$90 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights109 sites open for every night

Spacious Skies Hidden Creek

5.3 mi from Lake James State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $30/night
$60 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Spot2Nite · you book on their site
View Campsites
Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Asheville Historic Downtown Guided Electric Bike Tour with Scenic Views Asheville area · 3 hr · from $74/person
    • Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour Asheville area · 2 hr · from $27/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Blue Ridge Parkway and Waterfall Hiking Tour from Asheville Asheville area · 5.5 hr · from $110/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 20 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    Thor Sanctuary | Ultimate Mercedes Adventure Van
    Thor Sanctuary | Ultimate Mercedes Adventure Van

    Camper van · 19 ft · sleeps 2 · 33 mi from campground

    $200/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2025 Aurora 16 BHX
    2025 Aurora 16 BHX

    Travel trailer · 20 ft · sleeps 5 · 34 mi from campground

    $100/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    The Hummingbird: 2019 12-psgr MB Sprinter 2500 Diesel
    The Hummingbird: 2019 12-psgr MB Sprinter 2500 Diesel

    Camper van · 19 ft · 40 mi from campground

    $225/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Lake James State Park

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour
    Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

    Asheville area · 2 hr · from $27/person

    Asheville Historic Downtown Guided Electric Bike Tour with Scenic Views
    Asheville Historic Downtown Guided Electric Bike Tour with Scenic Views

    Asheville area · 3 hr · from $74/person

    Blue Ridge Parkway and Waterfall Hiking Tour from Asheville
    Blue Ridge Parkway and Waterfall Hiking Tour from Asheville

    Asheville area · 5.5 hr · from $110/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Waterfalls and Blue Ridge Parkway Hiking Tour with Expert Naturalist
    Waterfalls and Blue Ridge Parkway Hiking Tour with Expert Naturalist
    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    • Peak season Jan 1–Dec 31: per night
    • Peak season Jan 1–Dec 31: per night

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on North Carolina State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202690%9%0%
    Dec 202692%1%0%
    Jan 202799%0%0%
    Feb 202799%0%0%
    Mar 202798%0%0%
    Apr 202797%2%0%
    May 202785%0%0%

    Asheville area · 4 hr · from $109/person

    Asheville Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Trolley Tour
    Asheville Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Trolley Tour

    Asheville area · 1.7 hr · from $41/person

    Comedy Sightseeing Tour Hey Asheville by LaZoom
    Comedy Sightseeing Tour Hey Asheville by LaZoom

    Asheville area · 1.5 hr · from $52/person

    Waterfall Jeep Tour - Backroads and Scenic Views
    Waterfall Jeep Tour - Backroads and Scenic Views

    Asheville area · 3 hr · from $119/person

    Gem Mining and Goat Farm Walking Tour in Hendersonville
    Gem Mining and Goat Farm Walking Tour in Hendersonville

    Asheville area · 2 hr · from $30/person

    Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour
    Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour

    Asheville area · 1.8 hr · from $35/person

    Compare site types

    83 individual reservable campsites from North Carolina State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Campsite non-electric

    53 sites · From $27/night

    Loops: Paddys Creek Drive-in Tent Camping loop (33), Catawba River Area Walk In Campground (20)

    12 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Primitive

    30 sites · From $17/night

    Loops: Long Arm Boat In Camping Area 2 (12), Long Arm Boat In Camping Area 1 (10), Long Arm Boat In Camping Area 3 (8)

    30 open Nov 13–Nov 15