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    Jordan Lake

    Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, Pittsboro, North CarolinaLakePublic swimming

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    Getting there

    Jordan Lake State Recreation Area has public lake swim beaches at several access areas.

    Water
    Lake
    Entry
    Vehicle entrance fee on weekends and holidays in April, May and September, and daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day; free day use at other times.
    Swim hours
    Day-use areas: 8 a.m.–6 p.m. in January, February, November and December; 8 a.m.–8 p.m. in March, April, September and October; 8 a.m.–9 p.m. in May through August.
    Facilities
    Beach accesses, bathhouses, boat ramps, picnic shelters
    Dogs
    Allowed in the park on an attended leash no longer than 6 feet; not permitted on swim beaches.
    Managed by
    North Carolina State Parks

    Getting there

    Jordan Lake State Recreation Area is in Chatham County, west of Raleigh. The park address is 280 State Park Road, Apex, NC 27523.

    35.7556, -79.0296

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    Know before you go

    • No pets on swim beaches.
    • Keep pets on an attended leash no longer than 6 feet.

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    Questions about Jordan Lake

    Can you swim at Jordan Lake?

    Yes. Public swimming is available at designated Jordan Lake swim beaches, although access areas may have different opening arrangements.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Jordan Lake?

    Vehicle entrance fee on weekends and holidays in April, May and September, and daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day; free day use at other times.

    Are dogs allowed at Jordan Lake?

    Allowed in the park on an attended leash no longer than 6 feet; not permitted on swim beaches.

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