Falls Lake State Recreation Area

I’ve been coming to this place for many years with my best friend to do some hiking and hammock camping. Really well maintained park with very knowledgeable, professional and helpful park rangers. This place has much to offer besides its scenery. There are trails for all skill levels and of course the views are beautiful along the way. I’ve never been disappointed during my many visits to this wonderful place. Be sure to check it out and see for your self.

All facilities are well-maintained and clean. We reserved picnic area 3 and it was big enough for 30 people. It has an on-site grill and a few covered waste bins. It is 5 minutes away from the beach but the road is unpaved.

Falls Lake State Recreation Area is a clean, well maintained rustic Campground near Raleigh NC. The sites are gravel, water and power hook up. Our site was #30 in Campground #2. The site was a great deal longer than our camper and tow vehicle. The site was spacious and level. Like most of the sites in CG #2, there is a heavy pine and hardwood tree cover. Site 30 is on a stretch of road where vehicles can pick up some speed approaching the more populated areas. Sites 58 and 65 are very nice water views. Site 66 has some water views. Site 67 is a nice site but no water views. 72, 73 and 74 nice long easy access sites with no water view The somewhat dated bathhouse was clean, well maintained and the hot water was endless. This is a popular campground due to the lake and boat launch, so the area will be busy on nice weekends. The winding roads leading into the campground are easily navigated but are pitch black at night. Raleigh and overpopulated areas nearby for shopping, dining and supplies, but why? We camp to escape that stuff. If you prefer a State Park, Corp of Engineers or BLM park, this is your place. If you like everything close by and amenities, look elsewhere. We highly recommend.

Great Lake we had a blast the views are nice and the people are friendly I would highly recommend this lake destination to anyone who want to get out and fish out just have a cookout with family

Nice large sites that are not close together, with lots & lots of shade. Has a beach area on the lake and playground. We were there when it was very quiet and peaceful.