JORDAN LAKE STATE PARK

Jordan Lake State Park was my final destination for the weekend after visiting Mayo River State Park and Haw River State Park earlier part of the day. Jordan Lake State Park operates nine recreation areas on and around the lake -- Crosswinds Campground, Ebenezer Church, Parker's Creek, Poplar Point, Seaforth, Vista Point, Robeson Creek, New Hope Overlook, and White Oak Recreation Area. After talking to the lady at the visitor center she recommended Parker's Creek for a non-electric tent site. Jordan Lake State Park offers over 1000 campsites. The hard part is deciding which campsite of the 250 sites at Parker's Creek to choose from. Loop A had the fewest campers and some great waterfront sites. Sweltering in the heat, Bailey and I took advantage of small sandy beach in front of our site and cooled off swimming in the lake. Jordan Lake was nearly as crowded as a NY sidewalk. Waves crashing onto the banks like a mini ocean. Bailey was chasing every wave. The hour or so rain shower dissipates nearly all activities on the lake. Bailey and I retreat to the tent. Once the rain stops and dinner is cooked I pulled up a camp chair to the edge of the lake, scarf down dinner and watched a gorgeous sunset. Daylight brings ham and eggs breakfast, a walk around Loop A, and observing deer tromping around in the woods. I would definitely visit Jordan Lake State Park again.