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Black Bear Campground

Black Bear Campground on Lake James offers 31 primitive campsites and 5 cabins with direct water access via a nearby boat ramp and on-site fishing pier, making it ideal for paddlers and anglers.

The facility features clean bathrooms, private showers, picnic areas, and hiking trails including the Fonta Flora State Trail, with ice and firewood available for purchase on-site.

Reservations are required and the campground is relatively new with well-maintained facilities, though some sites have limited shade during summer months.


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