Blue Jay Point County Park

Blue Jay Point County Park Blue Jay Point County Park is a 236-acre park located on the shores of Falls Lake in northern Wake County.

Blue Jay Point County Park is a 236-acre park that was once primarily agricultural land. A majority of this acreage is now second-growth forestlands. We have roughly three acres dedicated to open play fields, playgrounds, an environmental education center and an overnight lodge. Blue Jay Point is a peninsula, bordered on three sides by Raleigh's primary drinking water supply, Falls Lake. The lake

is a reservoir managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Park boundaries are marked by orange blazes on trees and with signs. All local, state and federal laws apply while inside the park. The park officially opened its gates to the public on January 1, 1992. Learn more about Blue Jay Point County Park at: http://www.wake.gov/parks/bluejay

! Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division preserves open space, promotes stewardship, and provides equita...
06/01/2026

! Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division preserves open space, promotes stewardship, and provides equitable and inclusive education and outdoor recreation for a diverse and growing community. This month and all year long, Blue Jay welcomes and celebrates our LGBTQIA+ park visitors.

Find our June programs at wake.gov/parks/register

When you imagine bioluminescent insects, your first thought might be fireflies. Pictured here is another insect that lig...
05/30/2026

When you imagine bioluminescent insects, your first thought might be fireflies. Pictured here is another insect that lights up: a glowworm (Phengodes sp.). Glowworms come in two forms: larviform (which is what is pictured) and a winged form. Female and young glowworms are larviform. Adult males are the winged form. As their name indicates, the worms do glow!

When you’re out at our parks or preserves and take a fantastic photo, share it on Instagram and tag for your chance to ...
05/27/2026

When you’re out at our parks or preserves and take a fantastic photo, share it on Instagram and tag for your chance to win a custom water bottle! We’ll pick a new winner each month. In addition to the prize, we’ll also feature your photo on our socials.

Good luck, and happy snapping!

We are open today! As we enter our summer season, here are some reminders of our frequently asked questions: 🐕 Leashed d...
05/25/2026

We are open today! As we enter our summer season, here are some reminders of our frequently asked questions:

🐕 Leashed dogs are welcome!
🏊 Swimming is not permitted at Blue Jay. Falls Lake State Recreation Area has some swim beaches. Find more information and addresses here: https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/falls-lake-state-recreation-area?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2srCjQPaYvkzuBx_VLLVxLiini46u--4sk4Y-ArJnA50S2siZKYdwiFZk_aem_AelZstrATYbc7_00Iccz-c9fV1obBDjJif4P2SDyd91ZG8_SK95IYz3iyedXB8UCycakD6EKjEnZZlUTK1xv8mEK
🌭 Leave your grill at home and use ours! Personal grills not permitted but charcoal grills are available first come, first serve in our picnic area.
⌚ The park closes at 9 pm and no overnight camping or parking is allowed.

Let's shell-ebrate World Turtle Day! This time of year, you may be lucky enough to see a turtle crossing your path as it...
05/23/2026

Let's shell-ebrate World Turtle Day!

This time of year, you may be lucky enough to see a turtle crossing your path as it searches for a nesting site or a water source. You can help the turtle cross safely by moving it to the side it was heading.

If you come across an injured turtle, you can contact the Turtle Rescue Team at NC State: https://cvm.ncsu.edu/outreach/resources/turtle-rescue-team/

We thought our 2025 Instagram contest winners' photos were pretty enough to be made into postcards ... so that's exactly...
05/22/2026

We thought our 2025 Instagram contest winners' photos were pretty enough to be made into postcards ... so that's exactly what we did! Pick one up on your next visit to :

🚶 American To***co Trail
🧑‍🌾 Beech Bluff County Park
🐦 Blue Jay Point County Park
🐸 Crowder County Park
🌄 Green Hills County Park
🌲 Harris Lake County Park
🐐 Historic Oak View County Park
🐢 Historic Yates Mill County Park
🐟 Lake Crabtree County Park
🛶 Robertson Millpond Preserve
🐴 Sandy Pines Preserve
🌱 Turnipseed Nature Preserve

Depending on the location, the postcards will be available on tables, in kiosks or in brochure boxes.

➡️ wake.gov/parks

With fawning season in full swing, the NC Wildlife Resources Commission is once again reminding people not to approach, ...
05/20/2026

With fawning season in full swing, the NC Wildlife Resources Commission is once again reminding people not to approach, touch or remove any white-tailed deer fawns they encounter over the next few weeks.

From late April through June, white-tailed does across North Carolina are giving birth. White-tails are a “hider” species, which means the female will hide her fawn in vegetation during the first two or three weeks of its life as she feeds. When left alone fawns have an excellent chance of survival.

Officials urge the public that if they find a fawn to leave it where it is and check on it the following day. If it is still there and bleating loudly, appears thin, injured or has visible diarrhea, do not remove it. Instead, contact a local, permitted fawn rehabilitator.

Learn more: https://www.ncwildlife.gov/media/1657/download?attachment

Our hours are now 8 am - 9 pm. The Education Center restrooms will remain open until 8:30 pm.
05/18/2026

Our hours are now 8 am - 9 pm. The Education Center restrooms will remain open until 8:30 pm.

Same sign, three years later. Our 2026 spring is looking very different than the one back in 2023. In April 2023, the la...
05/15/2026

Same sign, three years later.

Our 2026 spring is looking very different than the one back in 2023. In April 2023, the lake was 5 ft above its normal level due to heavy rains. Today, the lake is currently 4.5 ft below its normal level due to the extreme drought. Whoever was doing a rain dance three years ago needs to start back again!

It is the time of year to watch where you step, as many of our reptile friends are on the move. Stunningly beautiful cop...
05/12/2026

It is the time of year to watch where you step, as many of our reptile friends are on the move. Stunningly beautiful copperheads are the most common venomous snake found in the Triangle. They are identifiable by Hershey's Kiss markings along their sides.

While encountering a copperhead can be scary, the best thing to do is give them space. You can use a spray of water from a garden hose to get them to move along. If you come across one while walking at Blue Jay, you are welcome to call our office at (919) 870-4330 or talk to a staff member who can encourage it to move to a safer location.

Address

3200 Pleasant Union Church Road
Raleigh, NC
27614

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 9pm

Telephone

+19198704330

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