Falls Lake State Recreation Area, State park in Durham County, United States.
Falls Lake State Recreation Area spans 5,035 acres along a 12,410-acre reservoir, featuring extensive hiking trails and multiple recreation points across Durham County.
The US Army Corps of Engineers constructed Falls Lake dam between 1978 and 1981 to control flooding of the Neuse River and protect local infrastructure.
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail section within Falls Lake connects hikers to a larger pathway stretching from Great Smoky Mountains to North Carolina's Outer Banks.
The recreation area includes seven access points, 300 campsites, multiple boat launches, swimming areas, and 14 miles of mountain biking trails at Beaverdam.
The James Mangum House and Rock Cliff Farm structures remain within the recreation area, maintaining historical connections to the region's agricultural past.
Location: Durham County
Location: Wake County
Inception: 1981
Website: http://ncparks.gov/falls-lake-state-recreation-area
GPS coordinates: 36.01670,-78.69580
Latest update: March 18, 2025 03:09
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