Established Camping
Vista Point — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
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!
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 and Morrow Mountain 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
As of August 28, 2025, we are no longer accepting checks as a form of payment. Online transactions can utilize a credit card or a gift card only. Transactions at the park can utilize cash, credit card, gift card, certified check, or money orders only. We appreciate your understanding.

Vista Point at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area is near Pittsboro, NC, and features a landscape of wooded areas and a large reservoir. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Jordan Lake Educational State Forest and the Haw River, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.
Description
This recreation area is part of B. Everett Jordan Lake
Location
Vista Point — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area is located in North Carolina
Directions
Please note that the GPS coorindates provided should be used. The park address is not listed on any GPS system. If you attempt to use this method it will misdirect you. Traveling west or east on I-40 from Raleigh, exit onto US 1/US 64 west (exit 293A, Sanford/Asheboro). Take the US 64 exit (exit 98B) and travel west. The park office is on the left just before the bridge over Jordan Lake. Traveling east on I-40 from Greensboro, take exit 274, NC 751/Jordan Lake, go south on 751 and turn right onto US 64 to travel west. The park office is on the left just before the bridge over Jordan Lake. Please visit www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/jord/main.php for additional information and directions.
Address
280 State Park Rd
Apex, NC 27523
Coordinates
35.70549368 N
79.05085218 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups