Fishing, paddling, and hiking are the main draws at B.W. Wells, a campground within Falls Lake State Recreation Area that sits near the wooded shoreline north of Raleigh. The lake is accessible, though as one reviewer puts it, "none of the sites are located right on the lake" — campers walk the trails or drive down to reach the water. A roped-off swimming area with a sandy beach, a playground, and nearby restrooms are clustered along the shore. Eagles have been spotted over the water, and the Carolina pines throughout the campground are well-suited to hammock camping.
Sites are large, paved, and spaced with enough separation that privacy is reasonably good. Full hookups, including electric, water, and sewer, make B.W. Wells workable for RVs of varying sizes; one visitor arrived with a 25-foot shuttle bus and had no trouble. Firewood is available on-site for $5 a bundle, and fire pits and picnic tables come standard. Campers should be prepared to pack out their trash. Overhead air traffic is a known factor: planes fly regularly during the day and taper off in the evening.
Bathroom facilities have drawn mixed feedback. Shannon S. noted "hot water but the toilets just left me a little meh," citing maintenance issues during her stay. Hot showers are available near each loop, which is a consistent positive across reviews. Reservations are accepted through the state park website, and discounts apply for seniors and military. The season runs March 15 through November 30.
Access roads have drawn enough comment to warrant a heads-up. The terrain is open near the lake, and the route in can be rough depending on conditions. Gas stations and restaurants are within a short drive toward Wake Forest, making resupply easy. Rates start at $72 per night for hookup sites. Pets are allowed throughout the campground.
Campers wanting a different configuration along the same reservoir can look at Holly Point — Falls Lake State Recreation Area to the west or Falls Lake/Rollingview a few miles further along the shoreline.
Description
10 MILES FROM DURHAM 12 MILES FROM RALEIGH
DAY-USE AREAS open and close at the posted gate hours during their operating season. ALL CAMPGROUNDS at Falls Lake provide 24-hour access for campers only when any campsites are reserved or occupied, only during each campground's operating season. Campers will be given the after-hours emergency phone number upon check-in, or may contact a camp host in the event of an emergency.
All day visitors, including those with picnic shelter or community building reservations, will be charged the per-vehicle entrance fee. This fee is charged daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and on weekends in April, May, and September.
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Falls Lake SRA is currently in the construction phase of our project to upgrade our wastewater systems. During construction some bathrooms, facilities, and camping areas will be closed. Currently construction is progressing in Beaverdam and Holly Point Recreation Areas. Other facilities are operating under their normal schedule. Currently, the following facilities are affected: BEAVERDAM: Beaverdam remains open, but all restrooms are closed through July 2026. Portable toilets are available. Restrooms will reopen once the work is completed. HOLLY POINT: Holly Point campground will be closed starting June 1 and will reopen by November 16, 2026. Reservations will be honored but contact the park office or Reserve America if you would like to transfer an existing reservation due to this project. **Changes to the existing closures or additional closures are expected as the project progresses.** We will update this alert throughout the project when dates change as the project moves forward. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please contact the Falls Lake park office if you have any questions.
Holiday booking date rules are as follows: 2 nights Minimum Stay on holiday weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday) 2 nights Minimum Stay still apply to cabin rentals at Hanging Rock, Morrow Mountain, and Cliffs of the Neuse State Parks 1 night Minimum Stay on holiday weekend if the booking dates within 14 Days before Arrival Date Rule applies to the following holiday weekends: Memorial Day July 4th Labor Day
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsB.W. Wells is located in North Carolina near Wake Forest
Directions
Go directly to reserved facility location. You do not need to check in at the main park office. **Main Office** - 13304 Creedmoor Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587, is located on NC 50, two miles north of NC 98. **Shinleaf** - 13708 New Light Road in Wake Forest, one and two miles north of NC 98 and one mile east of NC 50. **Holly Point** - 14424 New Light Road, in Wake Forest, one and two miles north of NC 98 and one mile east of NC 50. **Rollingview** - 4201 Baptist Road in Durham. Baptist Road is on NC 98, approximately five miles east of Durham and seven miles west of NC 50. **Beaverdam** - 14600 Creedmoor Road, Wake Forest, is located on NC 50, three miles north of NC 98. **Sandling Beach** - 14605 Creedmoor Road, Wake Forest, is located on NC 50, three miles north of NC 98. **B.W. Wells** - 1630 Bent Road in Wake Forest, approximately five miles east of NC 50 and three miles west of US 1/Wake Forest. From NC 98, take Stony Hill Road north and turn left on Bud Morris Road. Turn left on Bent Road and follow it to the recreation area.
Address
13304 Creedmoor Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Coordinates
36.00585045 N
78.63242618 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
