Falls Lake State Park
Wake Forest, North Carolina
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36°0'42.1"N 78°41'16.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
Swim
Fees: Yes
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Wake Forest, North Carolina
- Head south on Front St toward E Roosevelt Ave (157 ft)
- Continue onto South Ave (0.1 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit and stay on South Ave (0.2 mi)
- Continue onto NC-98 W/Durham Rd (2.6 mi)
- Turn right to stay on NC-98 W/Durham Rd (7.4 mi)
- Take the NC-50 N exit toward Creedmoor (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto NC-50 N/Creedmoor Rd (1.6 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the right(236 ft)
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Longwood Park
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