The Catawba Falls trail will close on May 2, 2022, and remain closed until spring of 2023. The popular Old Fort area trail will be closed for 9-12 months to ensure the safety of the public and construction crews building retaining walls, boardwalks, staircases, and overlooks. Click the "Play" icon to find alternative waterfall and hiking trails.

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Fishing Lake James

608 Lake James Road, Marion, NC, 28752

All Wildlife Resources commission regulations apply. A fishing license is required. Cool, deep waters and warm surface waters provide a…

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Lakefront Retreat

127 Bayshore Drive, Nebo, NC, 28761

Custom luxury lakefront home at Lake James.  Features 5 bedrooms/5 baths, gourmet kitchen, theater room with stadium seating, two living areas with…

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Lake James State Park and Campground

6883 NC Hwy. 126, Nebo, NC, 28761

"Last of the Mohicans" and "Hunt for Red October" were filmed along the shores of this picturesque lake. Two park…

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Lake James State Park

2785 Hwy. 126, Nebo, NC, 28761

At the base of Linville Gorge you will find a 6,812 acre lake with more than 150 miles of shoreline.…

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Lake James Black Bear Boat Access Ramp

6114 Lake James Road, Marion, NC, 28752

Universally accessible, you'll find Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Sunfish, Walleye and White Bass.  Public boat access ramp.…

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