08.03.25 Catalyst Lake James State Park Kayaking

  • Kayaking
Lake James State Park, Catawba River Access: 2785 NC-126, Nebo, NC 28761, USA
Aug 03 2025
Catalyst Participant
Catalyst Staff
  1. Sun9:00 am - 2:30 pm (EST)

Description

Program Description

We will continue our leadership journey with a paddle on the beautiful Lake James!  Our highly trained staff will instruct, support, and encourage you as you, learn new skills, or further develop your existing ones. Most participant will be paired in tandem kayaks either together or with a Waypoint Adventure volunteer. 

 

Location/Directions: 

Lake James State Park 

Catawba River Access

2785 NC Hwy. #126 Nebo, NC 28761

 

Parking Lot Coordinates: 35.73216029437846, -81.90371644039786

 

Look for green Waypoint signs leading you into the parking lot. We will also have signs from the parking lot pointing you towards the beach! 

 

 

Conditions: 

Lake James is a beautiful, large, man-made lake. There are many coves along the shoreline to explore. We will limit most wide lake crossings, especially if there are any high winds. The parking lot is large and paved with stairs and a ramp leading down to the lake. Our launch site is a nice sandy beach.

 

Bathrooms

There are accessible bathrooms near the boat launch and parking area. They are pit toilets with no running water.

 

Instructors

Ryan Carlson, and Theresa Scott

What to bring

  • Water bottle
  • Sandals with a heel strap or sneakers that you don't mind getting wet
  • Sunglasses with a strap
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Lunch/Snacks 

 

Contact Information

Theresa Scott

email: [email protected]

cell: 334-437-4911

 

Class dates

08/03/2025

Program enrollment capacity

Minimum: 1

Maximum: 12

Registration period

Registration starts on 07/17/2025 and ends on 08/01/2025.

In-person location

Lake James State Park, Catawba River Access: 2785 NC-126, Nebo, NC 28761, USA