Hours of relaxation await you at Falls Lake State Recreation Area. Just moments away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Falls Lake is a great way to escape urban life. With a 12,000-acre lake and 26,000 acres of woodlands, Falls Lake State Recreation Area offers a choice of recreation areas—Beaverdam, B.W. Wells, Highway 50, Holly Point, Rolling View, Sandling Beach and Shinleaf.

Fishing, boating and swimming are only a few of the activities awaiting you on the water. On land, you can enjoy walking, mountain biking or camping along a portion of the state's Mountains-to-Sea Trail. From recreation to environmental education, no matter what you are looking for, you are sure to discover it at Falls Lake.

Park hours
November-February, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
March and October, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
April, September, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
May-August, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Closed Christmas Day

Park visitor's center and office hours
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
May-September, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
Closed Christmas Day

Entrance fees
Entrance fees are charged in each recreation area managed by the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation to supplement operational costs and help maintain and improve the areas for visitors. The fee is $4 per car, $3 for senior citizens ages 62 and older, and $10 per bus. Entrance fees cover only recreation activities. Separate fees are charged for picnic shelter reservations and campsites.