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Park Alert: Several area closures will be in effect for the park throughout the year ... details ±

B.W. Wells shoreline at Falls Lake Address: 13304 Creedmoor Rd., Wake Forest, NC 27587
Office Phone: (919) 676-1027

Email: denr.dpr.falls.lake@lists.ncmail.net

Hours of relaxation await you at Falls Lake State Recreation Area. Just moments away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Falls Lake is a great way to escape urban life. With a 12,000-acre lake and 26,000 acres of woodlands, Falls Lake State Recreation Area offers a choice of recreation areas—Beaverdam, B.W. Wells, Highway 50, Holly Point, Rolling View, Sandling Beach and Shinleaf.

Fishing, boating and swimming are only a few of the activities awaiting you on the water. On land, you can enjoy walking, mountain biking or camping along a portion of the state's Mountains-to-Sea Trail. From recreation to environmental education, no matter what you are looking for, you are sure to discover it at Falls Lake.