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
Contact Information
Theresa Scott
email: [email protected]
cell: 334-437-4911
08/03/2025
Minimum: 1
Maximum: 12
Registration starts on 07/17/2025 and ends on 08/01/2025.
Please contact Waypoint Adventure NC if you have any questions.