TOPIC: Jordan Lake

Address
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
280 State Park Road, Apex, NC NC 27523
US Hwy 64

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Business - (919) 362-0586
Toll Free U.S. - (800) 316-3829

Description

Imagine relaxing in a cove, listening to the sounds of water rippling. All this and more is yours to discover at Jordan Lake with almost 14,000 acres of water.
The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation operates eight recreation areas on the lake: Crosswinds Campground, Ebenezer Church, Parkers Creek, Poplar Point, Seaforth, Vista Point, Robeson Creek and New Hope Overlook. Whether you're looking for fun in the sun or an evening under the stars, Jordan Lake offers it all.

Visit http://ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/jord/main.php for more info on:

* Activities http://ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/jord/activities.php
* Facilities & Fees http://ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/jord/facilities.php
* Hours of operation http://ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/jord/hours.php
* Forms & permit http://ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/jord/forms.php
* Make online reservation http://ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/jord/reserve.php
* Maps & Directions http://ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/jord/directions.php
* and more



Beach at B. Everett Jordan Lake

Parker's Creek at Jordan Lake

We visited Parker's creek at Jordan Lake today and I like to share information for the benefit of anyone planing to visit. I felt it has slightly peaceful beach than the other crowded beaches in Jordan Lake. It is about 20 minutes from Apex and it is about 30 minutes from Morrisville or Cary.

Entrance is $6 per vehicle and there are about 40 picnic areas. 20 of the picnic area have BBQ pit. All the essentials like restrooms and showers are present near the beach.

Swimming and Beach
The swimming area is good enough and had about 100 people when I visited on a Saturday weekend. The sand is good and water is OK. They have a barrier and it is about five feet deep at the barrier. Kids can play easily as it is shallow near the beach. This beach can get crowded by afternoon, so hit it early if you like some quiet time. There's also a nice children's playground.

Directions
The entrance to Parker's Creek is on US 64. Traveling west on US 64, go over the bridge on Jordan Lake. The entrance is on the right immediately after the bridge.

Jordan Lake is big and it is as large as the entire city of Cary, NC. Sitting down at one of the shore and watching over the water is very relaxing.

Please let others know about havign a fun summer day.

Satish

Jordan Lake is nice. Normally very crowded during summer. We go there once every summer for a picnic. Sometimes we just drive there without any reason.