Nice park not far from Hwy 41 and Lumberton High School. Park has 2 picnic areas and grills…read more Soccer field and brand new playground. There's a paved walking trail. Baseball field for reservation. But batting cage readily useable. I remember an old woman's house was there before she passed and the park was developed afterwards.

Stopped from i95 looking for food & a playground for our toddler. It was an easy stop at chikfila &…read moreto bring lunch to the playground. There's covered picnic tables with trashcans & the playground was clean and functional. There's no shade on the playground so most of the slides were too hot but a couple were okay. It's designed for bigger kids but our almost 2 year old had fun (with close supervision). Bathrooms were old but clean. Lots of parking, big grassy field & a path that went around for exercise. Felt safe. A truck of firemen came to have lunch at the same time. There is no shaded parking spots unless you park in what is probably the fire lane. We'd return if we needed to stop around the same area. Great spot to let kids run around, use the bathroom & eat.

Jones Lake State Park is located in Elizabethtown, NC. It is full of beauty, science and history…read more European migrants settled in the area and the lakes. Jones Lake was named for a local who donated a tract of land on which Elizabethtown was founded. Salters Lake was named after Sallie Salter. She was an American Revolutionary War heroine who famously spied on the Tories encamped along the Cape Fear River. Jones Lake State Park has a Visitor Center with restrooms and interactive educational displays. These cover the history of the area, the scientific phenomenon and the ecology. Both Jones Lake and Salters Lake are Carolina Bays with highly acidic ecosystems. They are shallow, elliptically shaped depressions found throughout the Atlantic Coastal Plain. Aerial views show that thousands of these ovals are perfectly parallel, precisely aligned along a northwest-to-southeast axis. There are many theories about these geological wonders. From wind and waves to even meteorite impacts. The industry in the area was farming and harvesting cotton and longleaf pines for the turpentine, pitch and timber. The area became overcut, and farmers could no longer survive. This led to an experiment of making these areas into parks. During the Jim Crow Era, it became a refuge for African Americans and was the state's first state park for African Americans. As most areas were segregated, the park is where the community came together culturally for baptisms, family reunions and community celebrations. In 1964, the park became desegregated. I had to double-check the date, as 1964 is not that long ago. The lake's water is tea-colored, and decomposing organic matter produces tannic acids. This lowers the pH to 4.3, so it is closer to vinegar than to lake water. It is nutrient-poor as well, so not much can survive here. The waterlogged wetland and rims create a unique evergreen shrub bog called a pocosin. The bog has evergreen bay trees such as the Sweet Bay, Loblolly Bay, and Red Bay. Bladen County is home to carnivorous plants like the Venus flytrap, pitcher plants and sundews, which thrive here. Not many fish can survive here except for acid-tolerant fish species, like the chain pickerel, yellow perch, flyer sunfish, and yellow bullhead catfish. For day visitors, Jones Lake State Park features over 50 picnic tables, charcoal grills, a sandy volleyball court, and horseshoe pits. During the warmer summer months, the park also opens a designated, roped-off swimming area with a white-sand beach.

Jones Lake State Park is a peaceful well‑kept place to camp and explore. The campground is small…read morebut usually easy to get a spot in, and the whole area is taken care of really well including the bathhouse, which is clean and maintained better than a lot of larger parks. The trail around the lake is an easy but rewarding walk. There's no elevation to worry about, just about five miles of flat, quiet trail with plenty of scenery. It's the kind of hike where you can relax and enjoy the water, the trees, and the quiet without feeling rushed. Just make sure you bring bug spray this is a large lake with standing water which is a perfect breeding ground for bugs. The park also has a fishing dock and a small boat launch that's perfect for kayaks and similar setups. One of the best things about Jones Lake is how quiet it is. You're away from crowds, away from noise, and it actually feels like you get space to breathe. Interesting fact (at least to me) Jones Lake State Park was established in 1939, and it holds an important place in North Carolina history. It was the first state park developed specifically for Black Americans during segregation its cultural significance is still a big part of its identity today. The nearby town of Elizabethtown has a quaint little downtown with a few local restaurants. There's not a ton going on, but it's a pleasant place to stop before or after your time at the park.

No stars honestly. Dont waste your time. Nosy, overbearing, strict, no fun having, park. Move on…read more And Amy, the park ranger, is rude and petty.

We booked our full hookup site online about 3 weeks out which surprised me for July. This SC state…read morepark is near the NC border and was an easy drive from Wilmington. The campground has 48 sites all with water, and half had electric and certain ones with sewer. Our site #11 was a little tricky to park our camper but most site seemed to have good layouts. It was a peaceful and beautiful campground plus one walking trail, a large lake with rentals, dock and path and also a playground. Both bathhouses were clean and never crowded. The ranger even hosted a campfire s'mores night. The only thing I noticed was there were no trash cans by the playground and people left trash. I'd like to come back and stay at a site next to the lake for a great view.

I love this park! The trails are nice, there's lots of wildlife to admire, and tons of things to…read moredo. I visited a few times in April 2026, the beach wasn't open yet, would like to come back to experience that. There's a disc golf course, play grounds, fishing, etc. The only problem is the bathrooms are all locked. I got a couple miles in walking the beautiful trails, but had to leave to go find a bathroom. Also, I head a family complain that there were some sharp edges/broken pieces on the small playground near the start of the disc golf course. I would probably take little ones to the playground on the other side of the park.

Quick stop while driving around the area. Nice pond. Pretty empty park, probably because I was here…read moremidday on a Monday. I hope the locals enjoy it. Looks like a decent playground for the kids. Restrooms locked up, but they have a portapotty, which I left alone.

A little off 95, stopped here for a toddler activity and we were so impressed by all the fun toys…read more Daughter decided to pretend to go camping after swinging and spinning for a bit. Easy to find parking and there are restrooms. Some locals were playing pickleball nearby on the courts.

Such a fun park for yourself and especially the little ones! Plenty of space and didn't feel too…read morecrowded. There is a separate area for working out which I love to !

Relaxing and quite a bit of a walk if you are looking for a nice time to get some steps in. I saw a…read moredolphin in the water, a crane and some other birds. The shell tree area is cute and we hung a few ourselves.

It seems to be a pretty busy place I guess it's one of the very few places where you can bring…read moredogs. I realize that along the beach is definitely not dog friendly. I brought my dog on the beach down the road and got a lot of dirty looks and apparently beaches aren't dog friendly for some reason. So a lot of people had a lot of dogs here walking around. They had two Porta potties that are not well-maintained. You can walk along the walkway, they have a few regular porch swings and a few kids swings. There wasn't any grass for dogs to go to the bathroom which would've been nice.

This is one of my absolute favorite park to go to. It gives me such a calm feeling. I bring my pets…read morewith me when I visit. They just love the sounds of the birds and squirrels. My chihuahua can walks forever here he just loves it and they have bags please clean up after your pets and yourselves. There's wild animals in the area that could get sick off your trash. I can't say enough about the views. From the woods to the trails to the benches for lunch. There's is a small playground for the lil ones. If you want to get away from the bustle and hustle of the Fayetteville streets even if you only have a few minutes trust me come here and breath and take in the beauty.

This was a cute park to walk around. We got to Fayetteville early and were killing time before we…read morecould go to Cape Fear Botanical Garden so we went for a quick walk, it was pretty extensive.

This park is adjacent to City Lake and has a great view even on a rainy day like today. There is a…read moredecent sized parking lot and that was helpful for me to hang out and figure out how to get back to the highway. The park has some covered picnic areas, a nice playground with a soft mulch base, and a walking path next to the lake It's a nice spot and I'd like to spend more time here soon. [Review 13957 overall, 1279 of 2020, number 2599 in North Carolina.]

Beautiful place an love fish there I mostly fish alone so it's nice to be where people can see you…read moreif something go wrong

This park clearly has the main investment of the city of Raeford. It is in fantastic condition and…read morefeatures a smooth concrete path that loops around the whole thing. There is a really nice basketball court that's also in great shape. And a large playground that was in full use by quite a few toddlers and parents today. The park has some decent shade. There is street parking all around, just look out for the driveways and such. [Review 15017 overall, 519 of 2021, number 2878 in North Carolina.]