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Smith Lake Recreation Area Office Phone: (910) 396-5979![]()
Location: Bldg. Q-2812 Smith Lake Road. Entrance to Smith Lake
Recreation Area (Park, Army Travel Campground and Beach) is accessible off of Honeycutt Road onto Smith Lake Road effective November 2011. The access road off of Murchison Road is now permanently closed. Please view Honeycutt Road Access Map onto Smith Lake Road. Click here for driving directions (using Google) to Smith Lake’s entrance.
Hours:
Smith Lake Recreation Area Office: Year Round: SU-SA 0800 - 1700
Beach/Wake Zone Cable Park: Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day: FR-SU 1200 - 1900. NO fishing or personal watercraft.
Park Area: Year Round: SU-SA 0800 – 1900 (May to Sep), SU-SA 1000 – 1700 (Oct-Apr). NO alcohol or pets!
Army Travel Campgroud: Year Round
Upcoming Events:
- May 18 (Door prizes at this event!), June 15, July 20, August 17, September 14, Movie Night at the Beach
- May 24 – Sept 2, Summer Fun at the Beach
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June 8, Summer Splash Bash
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June 22, The Truth About Snakes
Click on the links below for more information on each area:
Mountain Bike/Hiking Trails/All American Trail
The Smith Lake Wake Zone Cable Park is a state of the art water skiing system that pulls the water sport enthusiast effortlessly over smooth waters. Amateur and Pro wake boarders will enjoy an affordable day of fun!
| The water quality at Smith Lake is safe. Water is tested weekly to ensure the safety of our customers. If there is ever an issue or concern, information will be posted on this website and the Fort Bragg Family & MWR Facebook page. No fishing or personal watercraft allowed at Smith Lake until further notice. |
Admission Prices:
- Beach: View free structure
- Wake Zone Cable Park: View fee structure
The pavilions and park areas on Ft. Bragg, Smith Lake and Pope AAF are fee based. Visit our Parks page for reservation and price information.
- Click here for information about Smith Lake Army Travel Campground
- Click here for Army Travel Campground Rules and Fees
Cabins

Enjoy the tranquil setting of our rustic cabins in the midst of North Carolina’s long-leave pine tree forest.
Our small cabins sleep up to 4 and are equipped with 1 double bed, 1 set of bunk beds, a small fridge and microwave, a table and 4 chairs. ($35.00 per night)
Our large cabins sleep up to 8 and feature 2 bedrooms (1 double bed, 1 set of bunk beds), a loft (futon sleeper), a living area (futon sleeper), a full size bathroom and kitchenette with a table and 4 chairs ($85.00 per night, a minimum 2 night stay is required).
All cabins are air-conditioned/heated. Smoking is not permitted in the cabins. Must bring own sheets, blankets, pillows and towels.
NO PETS are allowed. Violators will be asked to remove the pet immediately, an additional $100.00 fee will be charged.
Mountain Bike/Hiking Trails/All American Trail
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Click here for information about the All American Trail
Bike Trails are open year round. There is a beginner, intermediate, and advanced trail, which can be ridden as individual segments or all together (8 miles total). Annual passes are $20 and day passes are $5.
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