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KMRN · MORGANTON, NC
Lake James State Park — Paddy’s Creek Campground
Off-airport drive-in tent campsites at Lake James, with picnic tables, fire pits and a bathhouse with hot showers.
CampingWebsite checked Nov 5, 2026 · FOOTHILLS RGNL
Before you go
Call to confirm hours.
Hours / check-in: Day-use gate hours vary; November 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Arrange camper entry separately.
Call 828-544-6800 Official website ↗Ground-visit planning only. Use current aviation sources for weather, NOTAMs, airport restrictions and aircraft suitability.
From the airplane to your destination
Reserve campsite and a suitable rental from KMRN; confirm overnight aircraft parking, campsite season/availability and camper gate arrangements. Do not assume boat rentals or swimming available.
Getting to the entrance
Call to confirmThe pedestrian route and gate access have not been verified. Ask before leaving the aircraft.
Ground transportation
Call to confirmA courtesy car, shuttle or rideshare is not confirmed. Arrange a ride and a backup.
Overnight aircraft arrangements
Call to confirmConfirm tie-down or hangar availability, fees and after-hours access.
Reservations & arrival times
Published sourceReserve the Paddy’s Creek drive-in tent area and check current alerts. Other Lake James campgrounds have different access requirements.
Source ↗Checked 2026-11-05Facilities
Call to confirmRestrooms, showers and other visitor facilities have not been independently confirmed.
MAKE A NIGHT OF IT
Nearby camping · Off airport
Season & restrictions: Travel-date campground availability requires reservation confirmation; park closed Christmas Day.
Book or confirm directly with the operator. Published information does not show live vacancies.
Camping rules & arrangements ↗Airport & FBO contacts
Foothills Regional Airport · 828-764-4480Source ↗ · Source checked 2026-11-05Official FBO website publishes 828-764-4480, courtesy/rental cars and taxi link; weekdays/Saturday 8–5, Sunday 9–5.
Published contacts so far; this may not include every FBO. Confirm parking, fees and restaurant access directly.My ground plan
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Sources & research notes
- Reserve campsite and a suitable rental from KMRN; confirm overnight aircraft parking, campsite season/availability and camper gate arrangements. Do not assume boat rentals or swimming available.
- camping permission and facilities · NC State Parks — Lake James campingChecked 2026-11-05 · website checked
- seasonal access and closures · NC State Parks — Lake JamesChecked 2026-11-05 · website checked
- campground reopening · NC State Parks — facility statusChecked 2026-11-05 · website checked
- airport facilities and arrival · Foothills Regional AirportChecked 2026-11-05 · website checked
- regional itinerary · Foothills regional amenitiesChecked 2026-11-05 · search reference