fire up your
summer
elcome to the high season of RVs and tents clustered around Jordan
Lake State Recreation Area. Book one of the
1,050 campsites at the
Crosswinds, New Hope Overlook, Parker’s Creek, Poplar Point and Vista Point
campgrounds to enjoy the great outdoors – and explore the history of the communities hidden beneath the waters. Park superintendent Fred Watkins says many campers reserve their campsites in advance online. “A majority of camping is done over the weekends,” Fred says. “This leaves the weekdays as a prime time to get a waterfront site and a less busy atmosphere.” Camping is available all year except on Christmas Day. Rangers ask that visitors Chatham Outfitters’ Jennie Harris and Tyler Harris unload their camping gear at Jordan Lake’s Poplar Point Campground. They make quick work of the Kelty Rumpus four-person tent, one of many new products at the shop this summer. Flip to page 103 for more gear tips.
backto nature Enjoy a few nights beneath the starry skies Words and photography by ANNA-RHESA VERSOLA
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