Shinleaf Recreation Area
Falls Lake
The Shinleaf Area is a beautiful area of the park with primitive campsites, group campsites, and hiking trails. There is a canoe launching area within the park. This park has a small section of the Mountains-to-Sea-Trail.
Please keep in mind these campsites are hike-in campsites only. You will find beautiful views of the lake here and plenty of privacy. But it is a bit of work to camp here. The campsites and campgrounds are intended for hikers. This is not a typical family campground that you would find in most state parks.
But if you enjoy nature and exploring, these campsites are top notch. Most campsites have a fire pit with grill and picnic tables.
Amenities of the Shinleaf Area include:
- Hiking trails
- Showers
- Restrooms
- Primitive campsites
- Group campsites
- Canoe launch point
Located at:
13708 New Light Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
GPS: 35.9938, -78.6596
falls.lake@ncparks.gov (919) 676-1027
