Overview

B. Everett Jordan Lake is situated along the western edge of the Durham Triassic Basin in the North Carolina Piedmont region and is fed by the Haw and New Hope rivers. Forested hills of mixed hardwoods and pines, including loblolly pine, oak, hickory, and sweetgum, drape the rolling shoreline. Wildlife is abundant throughout the woodlands and wetlands. White-tailed deer, gray foxes, beavers, and eastern gray squirrels make their homes on the project. Birds in the area are exceptionally diverse, featuring the majestic bald eagle and osprey, alongside wild turkey, wood ducks, great blue herons, pine warblers, and Carolina wrens.

Facilities

The Visitor Assistance Center offers a 25' x 14' conference room designed to accommodate up to 20 people. The space comes fully equipped with conference tables and chairs, making it ideal for meetings, workshops, and presentations. Users will have access to a projector, screen, and wall-mounted whiteboard. There is a built-in servery area with a small sink to support catered meetings or light refreshments, while public restrooms are situated a few steps away.

Natural Features

B. Everett Jordan Lake is situated along the western edge of the Durham Triassic Basin in the North Carolina Piedmont region and is fed by the Haw and New Hope rivers. Forested hills of mixed hardwoods and pines, including loblolly pine, oak, hickory, and sweetgum, drape the rolling shoreline. Wildlife is abundant throughout the woodlands and wetlands. White-tailed deer, gray foxes, beavers, and eastern gray squirrels make their homes on the project. Birds in the area are exceptionally diverse, featuring the majestic bald eagle and osprey, alongside wild turkey, wood ducks, great blue herons, pine warblers, and Carolina wrens.

Recreation

A wealth of outdoor activities awaits visitors to B. Everett Jordan Lake. The 12,500 acre lake offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, and swimming opportunities, supported by numerous public boat ramps across nine recreation areas and popular sandy beaches at Seaforth and Ebenezer Church recreation areas. Anglers will find largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, bluegill, and striped bass. Miles of scenic trails surround the lake, including the popular New Hope Overlook Trail system and the Interpretive Trails at the Jordan Lake Educational State Forest. For overnight stays, visitors can choose from over 1,000 campsites spread across several campgrounds, including full RV hookups at Poplar Point and primitive, hike-in sites at New Hope Overlook.

Nearby Attractions

• Poe's Ridge Boat Ramp (2 mins)

  • This 24-hour public ramp is the perfect spot to launch boats, kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards

• Jordan Lake Educational State Forest (15 mins)

  • Located on Big Woods Road, this unique state forest features multiple interpretive trail systems. It is also a designated site on the North Carolina Birding Trail.

• White Pines Nature Preserve (15 mins)

  • Located just south toward Sanford, this Triangle Land Conservancy flagship property features north-facing slopes and cool waterways. This unique microclimate supports native white pines and wildflower species usually only found in the cold mountain regions of Western North Carolina.

• Carolina Tiger Rescue (15 mins)

  • Located near Robeson Creek boat ramp, it is a world-class, non-profit wild cat sanctuary. The facility serves as a lifelong home to rescued tigers, cougars, lions, leopards, caracals, and bobcats, most of whom were saved from the private pet trade or exploitative exhibits. Visitors can book guided educational tours to meet these majestic animals up close, hear their rescue stories, and learn about the global conservation challenges facing wild populations.

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Important Notices

• The conference room is available for reservations during the following seasonal hours:

  Peak Season (April–October) (Monday-Sunday) 08:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  Off-Peak Season (November–March) (Monday–Friday) 08:00 AM – 4:30 PM

  There is no additional day-use fee charged for access to this recreation area

Available Activities

• Day Use Area - Day Use Area
• Observation Site - Observation Site
• Ranger Station - Ranger Station
• Visitor Center - Visitor Center
• Birding - Birding

Directions

<p><strong>From Raleigh</strong>, take US-1 South toward Sanford. Continue for approximately 25 miles to Exit 79 (Moncure/Pittsboro). Turn right off the exit ramp onto Moncure-Pittsboro Road and proceed for approximately 1/2 mile. Turn right onto Jordan Dam Road. Visitor Assistance Center is at the end of the road near the dam.</p><p><strong>From Sanford</strong>, Take US-1 North out of Sanford toward Raleigh. Drive approximately 10 miles to Exit 79 (Moncure/Pittsboro). Turn left onto <strong>Moncure-Pittsboro Road</strong> and continue for approximately 1/2 mile. Turn right onto Jordan Dam Road. Visitor Assistance Center is at the end of the road near the dam.</p><p></p>

Contact Information

Phone: 919-542-4501

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