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Paddy's Creek Drive-In Campground

Paddy's Creek Drive-In Campground offers 33 drive-in tent sites with convenient vehicle access right to your camping pad, making it ideal for families with gear.

The campground features a 24/7 bathhouse with hot showers, potable water throughout, fire pits, and picnic tables at each site, plus a nearby 700-foot swim beach and kayak/paddleboard launch area just a 2-minute drive away.

Electronic gates allow after-hours entry with a reservation code, and the location provides easy access to Lake James for fishing and paddling activities.


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