Lake James Tours

A calm lake with reflections of trees and mountains.
A landscape with multiple lakes surrounded by dense forests and distant mountains.
A river meandering through a dense forest with multiple islands.
A wooden pier extending into a calm lake at sunset with a colorful sky reflected on the water.
A calm lake at sunset with a small boat and two people fishing.


Nothing's better than spending time by the water while you're on vacation. Bring a picnic to Lake James and then stick around for a peaceful sunset.

You'll want to have your camera close at hand when you're visiting this body of water. It draws many tourists who come to North Carolina. Also worthy of a few photographs is Lake James State Park. Not too far from Lake James, it's another of this area's highlights.

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Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort
The Restoration Asheville
River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Best Lodging Options Near Lake James

🍁Fall in love with the mountains! Hike or mtn bike trails. County & State Park

🍁Fall in love with the mountains! Hike or mtn bike trails. County & State Park

Morganton NC
🍁Fall in love with the mountains! Hike or mtn bike trails. County & State Park
Hikers Retreat in the Linville Gorge Forest

Hikers Retreat in the Linville Gorge Forest

Nebo NC
Hikers Retreat in the Linville Gorge Forest
Loving Lake Life - Waterfront Home on Lake James with Dock!

Loving Lake Life - Waterfront Home on Lake James with Dock!

Morganton NC
Loving Lake Life - Waterfront Home on Lake James with Dock!
Shortoff Mountain Retreat | 3 Suites | Sleeps 12

Shortoff Mountain Retreat | 3 Suites | Sleeps 12

Burke County NC
Shortoff Mountain Retreat | 3 Suites | Sleeps 12
Trails End Cabin, Pet Friendly, Lake James Oasis

Trails End Cabin, Pet Friendly, Lake James Oasis

Nebo NC
Trails End Cabin, Pet Friendly, Lake James Oasis
Charming Cabin + Hot Tub ~ Lake James & Linville Gorge ~ Pet-Friendly + Wi-Fi!

Charming Cabin + Hot Tub ~ Lake James & Linville Gorge ~ Pet-Friendly + Wi-Fi!

Morganton NC
Charming Cabin + Hot Tub ~ Lake James & Linville Gorge ~ Pet-Friendly + Wi-Fi!
Woodsy cottage next to Lake James

Woodsy cottage next to Lake James

Morganton NC
Woodsy cottage next to Lake James
Tiny home in the trees

Tiny home in the trees

Morganton NC
Tiny home in the trees
New Tiny Cabin in Morganton with Porch Bathtub close to Lake James

New Tiny Cabin in Morganton with Porch Bathtub close to Lake James

Morganton NC
New Tiny Cabin in Morganton with Porch Bathtub close to Lake James
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