Lake James Info

Reflecting the deep colors of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake James is the first in North Carolina’s Catawba chain of lakes, offering 150 miles of shoreline and more than 6,800 surface acres begging for exploration.

Set in the foothills of the North Carolina Blue Ridge mountains, Lake James is conveniently located 90 minutes northwest of Charlotte and 45 minutes east of Asheville in the town of Nebo, NC.  It’s a short drive off of I-40 to the shores of Lakes James.

The land that embraces the lake is thick with trees, graced by gently winding hills and defined by an amazing collection of state and national parks, including Pisgah National Forest and the Linville Gorge Wilderness. A long-standing commitment to lake, land and wildlife stewardship infuses the region’s character.

It is with respect for this tradition and for the natural splendor of the environment  that Crescent has established their communities—1780, Old Wildlife Club and North Peak—and their lakeside adventure center, Camp Lake James. Their communities offer large homesites governed by covenants designed to protect the integrity of Lake James for generations.

You’re invited to experience the lake yourself—for the day or in one of their rental cabins.Your visit will stay with you long after you return home.