falls lake visitor assistance center

pretty building set in the woods overlooking the lake. nice procures inside, helpful staff can answer most questions, or get you the answer.

Falls Lake Dam & Visitor Center is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the Triange, and experience nature. Driving through the gates, you leave the busy 4 lane "Falls of the Neuse Rd" and enter a well-kept park setting. The front parking lot is open 24/7, and from there you can access a nice paved walking trail, or continue driving until you reach the fork in the road to drive over the dam or continue to the Visitor Center. The Visitor Center & Ranger Station has various exhibits and hands on activities for kids. They have a plethora of brochures that advertise various walking and hiking trails. The Park Ranger will greet you upon your arrival, and is willing to answer any questions. Near the Visitor Center, you will also find a Natural Play Area for Children and an amphitheater that overlooks the Lake. If you take the road to the Dam, you will drive out on the Falls Lake Dam and have a beautiful view of Falls Lake and the Neuse River. Here you will find parking, and trails that head down to picnic shelters, fishing areas and a canoe launch trail. You can also walk down to the Neuse River from on top of the dam, but be mindful of areas that are marked "No Trespassing", and note that the gates to the Dam and Visitors Center close at 5:30pm in the summer, and 4:30pm in the winter. Overall, this is a great place to run, bike, walk, play and take your family.