Jones Lake State Park Campground, near Elizabethtown, North Carolina, is a solid choice for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a mix of relaxation and adventure. The campground features spacious sites with picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for gathering around the fire after a day of exploring.

Visitors rave about the clean and modern bathroom facilities, complete with private showers that make freshening up a breeze. The campground is well-maintained, and many campers appreciate the quiet atmosphere, especially during the designated quiet hours. One camper noted, “The entire park is very well maintained, and the staff was visible and helpful.”

For outdoor activities, you’re in luck! The campground is right by a beautiful lake, offering opportunities for swimming, canoeing, and fishing. There are also hiking trails nearby, making it easy to get out and enjoy the scenery. As one visitor put it, “Swimming, fishing pier, kayak and paddleboat rentals, trails and so much more.”

While the campground has a no alcohol policy, it doesn’t seem to dampen the spirits of those who come to enjoy nature. Whether you’re here for a quick weekend getaway or planning a longer stay, Jones Lake State Park Campground has plenty to keep you entertained and relaxed.

Jones Lake State Park Campground

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Swimming, fishing pier, kayak and paddleboat rentals, trails and so much more. Family friendly. Perfect spot to take my 5 year old on his first camping trip. Can't wait to go back!

Fun, clean, friendly rangers

Hiked here a couple times. Lake is beautiful and there is a swimming area. Flat all around so if you're looking for difficulty this is not the place.

Flat hike 

While it's not the most exciting camping, Jone's Lake offers the simple necessities along with quick access to the lake. Hiking in the area is pretty flat though so don't go in expecting much of a challenge.

Simple Lakeside Life

I enjoyed this park for a weekend get away. Not too far from the beach if you want to go swimming in salt water and then drive in land for cheaper camping. The mosquitos in June were very active especially by the water. The place was easy to find. Gates close after 8-10 pm for camper safety. The lake is beautiful and has areas for boating (personal or rented), swimming and fishing. Mostly gravel campsites. One bath house- looked newer and was clean. Recycling and trash receptacles available

Camping close to (not on) the lake

Our GPS wanted us to take Jones Lake State Park Rd, that was closed off, about 300 yards before the main park entrance. They have good directions on their website to follow. Check-in was easy. We proceeded to site 8, back-in with FHUs and 50 AMP. The roads were narrow but one way. Our back-in was a little challenging with our 39’ 5th wheel due to brush across the road, but very doable. Utilities were centrally located to the pad. Water pressure was good at around 50 psi. We got 2 bars on Verizon, a variety of OTA channels, and clear shot to the southern sky for satellite. Six of the CG’s back-in sites are FHUs with both 30 &amp; 50 AMP. However, there are very spacious pull thru sites, but no hook ups, not even electric. We could have extended our stay and dry camped in one of these spots but there’s no dump station. This made us wonder if the state ran out of money or if they are still building? This was a very nice CG with well spaced campsites and a good trail system. There are no water views from the CG but the lake is a short walk. The CG is essentially a large circle with even numbers to the inside and odd numbered pull thru sites and some smaller tent sites to the outside. There is also a group tent camping area. FHU sites are 2, 4, 6, 8, 18&amp; 20 and are long enough for large rigs. Back-in site 18, which is a handicap spot, could be a tight back-in for a trailer over 38’. Eighteen is pretty much a 90 degree turn plus there’s a water spigot and metal recycle container directly across the street to contend with. There are water spigots about every 4 sites(near sites 3, 7, 11, etc.) throughout the CG. There is a newer looking shower house conveniently located between sites 16&amp; 18 that we didn’t use. The 3 nights we stayed over a weekend, the CG was maybe half full so very quiet and peaceful. If we could book one of the FHU sites or they add a dump station, we would stay here again.

Interesting State Park

Smallish campground with 20 sites on a loop around the bathhouse, which was clean and well lit. My girlfriend and I spent two nights and had nothing but good impressions. The entire park is very well maintained, and the staff was visible and helpful. An excellent state park!

Very nice place

The campground was very well kept, and the majority of the sites  were very spacious, and feature a raised gravel bed. The RV sites are situated near the front of the loop.
There is a lake on site for swimming, canoeing, paddle boat, and also fishing. There are also hiking trails available. The campground is not that big, as far as the number of sites, however,
 there is plenty of space between them for necessary privacy.
The bathrooms have showers and seemed newer and very clean. All in all a very nice campground.


Nice, well kept campground with plenty to do.

I stayed here the night before a mountain bike race at Brown’s Creek. I only needed one night, but wished I would have stayed a couple more.  When I got to my site, I didn’t realize that I reserved a handicap spot (my mistake). The site was on concrete so I couldn’t stake down my awning. 
I rode my bicycle around the park and found the hiking trail right by the campground. It went around the lake, but since it said hiking, I stopped at the trail head. 
After dinner I started a fire, pulled out the guitar and played for a bit. 
I would have had a beer, but there is a no alcohol policy. (Still don’t understand this policy at state parks). 
The bathrooms/showers were great. Clean, heated, private showers. 
Quiet hours start at  10pm, but there were kids running around the park yelling. No too bad though. 
Never had to talk to anyone from the office. Just reserved online, pulled into my spot and left in the morning. 
I’ll come back to stay longer and hike the trail, check out the lake and go mountain biking down the road. 

Nice spot with lake and trails 

we had a short trip to jones lake campground in our car/tent.  the campsites are not very private, we went in February so there was not many people around us, which was nice. keep in mind during busy months you will definitely be able to see fellow campers around you. amenities were great including bathhouses and plenty of trash receptacles around the park. great spot for a short stay on your longer journey, or a weekend getaway. 


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