Lake James State Park Custom Search   A close by class I-II whitewater stretch is to be found on Catawba River; the Route 1223 Bridge Route 1147 Bridge sector is 8.5 miles long. This stretch of Catawba River is a place where learners should come whitewater kayaking and rafting. The grade II-III Route 1559 to Route 1552 Bridge segment of Catawba River - North Fork is 5.6 miles long. This segment of Catawba River - North Fork is tremendous for those with some whitewater kayaking and rafting practice. Don't ignore to check restrictions before you go whitewater kayaking and rafting to guarantee     your protection. You can take a little tour to Bridgewater Dam while you're here at Lake James State Park. On a gorgeous day you obtain a vista of Little Mountain from Lake James State Park. Hampton Inn Marion is a glorious place to get some rest, and camping is available at Lake James Landing. Some close by water includes Nix Branch, and after a long day outdoors Super 8 Marion NC is a great place to spend a night or two. This spot, the Blue Ridge Mountains, has so much outdoors entertaining things.     Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available in and near Lake James State Park.   Lakes in and near Lake James State Park Lake James, Burke County, 5 miles away   Campgrounds in and near Lake James State Park Lake James State Park, Nebo, 0 miles away Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, Marion, 4 miles away Barefoot Landing & Recreational Vehicle PARK, Marion, 5 miles away Lake James Landing, Marion, 6 miles away Rose Creek Family Campground, Morganton, 10 miles away   Public Lands in and near Lake James State Park Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 46 miles away South Mountain State Park, North Carolina, 20 miles away Mount Mitchell State Park, North Carolina, 25 miles away Roan Mountain State Park, Tennessee, 29 miles away   Hiking Trails in and near Lake James State Park Bald Mountain Trail, McDowell County , 9 miles away Yancey Ridge Trail, Avery County , 19 miles away   Marinas in and near Lake James State Park Mimosa Boat Landing, Morganton , 15 miles away   Whitewater Rivers in and near Lake James State Park Catawba River, McDowell/Burke County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 8.5 miles long (Route 1223 Bridge Route 1147 Bridge) Catawba River - North Fork, McDowell County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 5.6 miles long (Route 1559 to Route 1552 Bridge) Steels Creek, Burke County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (to Confluence with Upper Creek)   Hotels near Lake James State Park Americas Best Value Inn Marion, Marion , 8 miles away Super 8 Marion NC, Marion , 8 miles away Comfort Inn Marion, Marion , 9 miles away Hampton Inn Marion, Marion , 10 miles away Springmaid Mountain, Spruce Pine , 13 miles away   Ski Areas near Lake James State Park Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 23 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 24 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Ski Beech, North Carolina , 26 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs