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Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

4.7

280 State Park Rd
Apex, NC 27523
Phone: (919) 372-6000
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Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
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Photo of Clayton Moore Clayton Moore
Oct 10, 2025 5

Beautiful lake access with gorgeous vantage to watch the sunset. Can be a little crowded, there are excellent amenities which draw sometimes too many people for my taste of outdoors. But great for something close, accessible and romantic. It really is a magical place to fall in love

Photo of ann horton ann horton
Sep 4, 2025 5

I'm pretty sure that it was coming Labor Day week after families have to go home for kids' school - peaceful, laid-back, beautiful. RV camping water & electric hook-ups only. We brought our kayaks & bikes. Motor boats were here as well. The bathhouse was fairly clean and accessible. We look fwd to returning here.

Photo of Soda Soda
Jul 7, 2025 4

It’s a pretty lake, really nice view, I’ve been twice the most recent on the fifth of July VERY BUSY, luckly we found parking and a nice place to settle, my sister loved the playground and swing set, mom enjoyed walking along the coast. Water was a bit dirty, but expected as many people were in the water. Sadly there was someone smoking about 50 yards infront of us and the wind blew the smoke up to us :(

Photo of Tia Jones Tia Jones
Jun 23, 2025 5

Beautiful lake and rec area. Had a great weekend! Took a little hike and swam the days away. The day use areas were really nice and clean but we spent most of our time at the campers only beach at our campground.

Photo of Atif Alamir Atif Alamir
Jun 2, 2025 4

Beautiful park. Nice size beach. Visitor center staff is exceptional. Plenty of parking, picnic tables, and kids play areas

Photo of Sue Davis Sue Davis
May 28, 2025 4

Huge campground with many lakefront large sites. We stayed in Poplar Point/loop G. Heads up bathrooms need to be renovated. I drove to loop C where the bathrooms were newer. Beautiful lake untouched by development.

Photo of Julian Gordon Julian Gordon
May 22, 2025 4

Very nice and beautiful park. Good walking trials and great sunset off the lake. It was pretty crowded over the weekend but I guess that's normal. Moderate space between sites. I've never encountered a park this strict on their check in time. The turn you around at the gate and recommend you wait at the local Hardy's or gas stations until 3.