| Located in Bladen County, North Carolina, four miles north of Elizabethtown on Highway 242.
To reach the park from Wilmington, drive west on US 74/76. Turn right onto NC 87 & travel north toward Elizabethtown. Turn right onto NC 87 Business. At the second light, turn right onto US 701. Travel north for one mile & take a left onto NC 53. Take an immediate right onto NC 242. Drive north for two miles. The park entrance, indicated by a large sign, will be on the left.
To arrive at Jones Lake from Fayetteville, drive east on NC 53 for approximately 40 miles, take a left onto NC 242 & travel north. The park entrance, marked with a large sign, is two miles on the left.
20 campsites for family camping. Each wooded site is equipped with a picnic table & grill. Drinking H2O & restrooms with showers are located nearby. One site has electrical & H2O hookups & is available for both tents & recreational vehicles. However, the park does not offer a dump station for recreational vehicles. Campsites are available on a first-come basis. The park campground is open March 15 through November.
Group camping: A primitive group campsite, available for organized groups, is open year round. The site includes a fire circle & grill, picnic tables, benches & a pit toilet. Water is also available. The site is available by reservation only, & reservations must be made at least one week in advance. No more than 20 people can occupy the site.
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Campground: Jones Lake State Park in Elizabethtown North Carolina *