What facilities are at Falls Lake State Recreation Area?

Drinking water available. RV dump station on site. Showers available. Flush restrooms.

Are dogs allowed at Falls Lake State Recreation Area?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Falls Lake State Recreation Area.

Can I swim at Falls Lake State Recreation Area?

Yes, Falls Lake is open to swimming at Falls Lake State Recreation Area.

State park

Falls Lake State Recreation Area

The park entrance is 6.9 miles from Gorman. 300 campsites. Day use costs $10/vehicle peak season (weekends Apr/May/Sep + daily Memorial Day–Labor Day); $5 senior/military; free off-peak. Hours: Open year-round. Falls Lake State Recreation Area is a state park in North Carolina.

Falls Lake State Recreation Area map

Falls Lake State Recreation Area boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.

Common questions

: Falls Lake State Recreation Area has 300 developed campsites. Sites can be reserved in advance.
: Entry to Falls Lake State Recreation Area costs $10/vehicle peak season (weekends Apr/May/Sep + daily Memorial Day–Labor Day); $5 senior/military; free off-peak. Hours: Open year-round.
: Falls Lake State Recreation Area is 6.9 miles from Gorman.
: Drinking water available. RV dump station on site. Showers available. Flush restrooms.
: Yes, dogs are allowed at Falls Lake State Recreation Area.
: Yes, Falls Lake is open to swimming at Falls Lake State Recreation Area.

Before you go

Falls Lake State Recreation Area is 6.9 miles from Gorman.

Drinking water available
RV dump station on site
Showers available
Flush restrooms

Camping at Falls Lake State Recreation Area

Falls Lake State Recreation Area has 300 developed campsites. Sites can be reserved in advance.

Trails

Mountains-to-Sea Trail Named in Wikipedia park article

What to see

Marina Mentioned in Wikipedia park article

Swimming

Falls Lake

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