Jones Lake, North Carolina, USA - Natural Lakes on Waymarking.com

"It forms the core of Jones Lake State Park 4.5 miles north of Elizabethtown. The southeastern side of the bay contains a sand rim which supports a general recreation area and campsites. Visitors can explore the densely vegetated bay bog area of this Carolina Bay by walking along the nature trail along the lake's perimeter.

During the time of segregation in North Carolina, there were actually two park systems, one for the whites and one for the blacks. Jones Lake is a blackwater lake, with the water the color of tea from the leaching plant materials was for the black community. The lake still is frequently used for baptisms, church functions, and community gatherings. White Lake State Park, which is about 5 miles away, was for the white community. Its lake contains clear uncolored water because it is fed from springs on the lake bottom.

A result of the dual park system is that Jones Lake has remained undeveloped, and is really a treasure as it has two intact Carolina Bays, Salter Lake and Jones Lake. White Lake has a lot of development and building around the perimeter. "

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Lake Type: Other Coordinates location: 34.682989, -78.595494 information area Max. Length: 8,000 ft Max. Depth: 8.7 ft Parking / trail head: N 34° 40.979 W 078° 35.730 Website: [Web Link] Max. Width: Not listed Surface area: Not listed

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