Lake James NC rests eloquently at the base of the Linville Gorge Wilderness and is a fantastic place to own a home or retreat to for a vacation. Conveniently located less than 90 minutes from Charlotte, 45 minutes from Asheville, and nearby to all of the beautiful places in the Western North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake James is a 6,510 acre lake offering over 150 miles of beautiful shoreline. Lake James North Carolina is one of the clearest, and cleanest lakes in the entire Carolina region, and offers spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Pisgah National Forest. For Lake James NC Real Estate and gorgeous lakefront homes for sale, browse our Western North Carolina Land for sale and Lake James Real Estate for more information.

Situated between Burke and McDowell Counties, Lake James is the uppermost lake in the Catawba River system, and was originally created by Duke Power. Lake James NC is an integral part of the area’s economy, and provides not only hydroelectric power for the region, but also endless fun for the whole family.

Living on Lake James you can enjoy the usual lake activities like swimming, boating, fishing, water skiing, and jet skiing, as well as activities like hiking, mountain biking and bird watching.  Lake James is surrounded by several natural areas and state parks. One such park, Lake James State Park, is 605 acres and is located along the southern shoreline of the lake. Here you can explore part of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail which connects to the renowned Mountains to the Sea Trail that is so frequently hiked.

In addition to the great outdoor activities and endless recreation to be had on Lake James, the lake is also home to several different native species of animals, flowers and fish. Bald eagles nest along the shoreline and soar about the lake during different seasons, and the native flowers found on the banks are some of the most biologically diverse in the country. In addition to the lake's enormous supply of bass, catfish, and muskellunge, Lake James is also home to a species of freshwater jellyfish. The jellyfish are harmless and unique to the lake.

Lake James also has two year-round marinas that offer boat slips and other services on the lake. Both Bear Creek Marina and Mountain Harbour Marina are excellent Lake James Marinas to browse for supplies, snacks, and other essentials for a day at the lake.

If you are looking for NC Lakefront Property, look no further than Lake James. At Blue Ridge Realty we specialize and offer Lake James NC Real Estate and affordable NC Lakefront Property. We can help you buy and sell McDowell County Real Estate for sale on Lake James, and we offer numerous cozy cabins nearby to this glorious place. Discover one of the cleanest, most beautiful lakes in the region and come to Lake James North Carolina.
 

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