Jones Lake State Park

4117 NC 242 Hwy North, Elizabethtown NC 28337
Elizabethtown, NC 28337

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

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.

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.

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.

Camp site features

Across 21 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 6 of 21 sites
Water hookups: 6 of 21 sites
Sewer hookups: 6 of 21 sites
Fire pit: all 21 sites
Picnic table: all 21 sites
Pets allowed: all 21 sites
ADA accessible: 2 of 21 sites
Group sites: 1 of 21 sites
Longest RV: 50 ft
Largest party: 35 people
Power up to 50 amps

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Rules

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. The secondary entrance is located South of the main entrance on Jones Lake Drive, this entrance is only accessible after normal park hours. 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.

Directions

Jones Lake State Park is located in Bladen County, four miles north of Elizaethtown on Highway 242. To reach the park from Wilmington, drive west on US 74/76. Turn right onto NC 87 and travel north toward Elizabethtown. Turn right onto NC 87 Business. At the second light, turn right onto US 701. Travel north for one mile and take a left onto NC 53. Take an immediate right onto NC 242. Drive north for two miles. The park entrance, indicated by a large sign, will be on the left. To arrive at Jones Lake from Fayetteville, drive east on NC 53 for approximately 40 miles, take a left onto NC 242 and travel north. The park entrance, marked with a large sign, is two miles on the left.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 12 PM.

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