San Lee Park
San-Lee Park is a 160-acre park, located at 572 Pumping Station Road, that offers hiking trails, a mountain bike trail, a Nature Center, playground, picnic facilities, campgrounds and two stocked lakes for fishing. Paddle boat rentals are available seasonally.
San-Lee Park Hours
November-March
Monday-Sunday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
April
Monday-Sunday 6:30 am – 7:00 pm
May-August
Monday-Sunday 6:30 am – 8:00 pm
September
Monday-Sunday 6:30 am – 7:00 pm
October
Monday-Sunday 6:30 am – 6:00 pm
San-Lee Park is Closed:
New Year’s Day – Friday, January 1, 2010
Thanksgiving -- Thursday & Friday, November 25th, & 26th, 2010
Christmas – Friday, & Saturday, December 24th & 25th
Sunday& Monday December 26th, & 27th, 2010
See your wild neighbors up close and learn more about them. The Nature Center houses live native, non-releasable wildlife in the forms of mammals, reptiles, fish, and birds of prey. NC snake identification system is available.
The Wildlife Rescue Center is a non-profit organization made up of dedicated volunteers who take in, rehabilitate, and release back to the wild injured or orphaned wildlife. If you are interested in volunteering with this organization please contact San Lee Park. If you are interested in volunteering with this organization you can contact San Lee Park for information on how to do so. If you find an injured or orphaned wild animal you can go to www.ncwildlife.org, Coexisting with Wildlife, Locate a Rehabilitator. You can also call the park for a local rehabilitator. Please do not drop animals off at the park.
Please note that it is illegal to keep in your care any wildlife without the proper permit from the state government (and sometimes the federal government).
Over the years, Boy & Girl Scout projects have provided San-Lee Park with many needed improvements. A new bridge for the meadow, amphitheater, and trails are examples of scout projects. Cost of building materials for projects is covered through donations and guidelines are regulated by the Boy & Girl Scouts of America. Build your future & make a lasting impression! Join the scouts to help your community!
Program Dates Year Round
Approximately 4 miles of hiking trails offer a true nature experience at San-Lee Park. The trails wind along the two lakes and through the woods, offering great fishing spots, access to an array of wildflowers, and many great views. There is no cost. The Nature Trails are open year round during park operational hours.
This trail measures approximately 8.65 miles long, and winds around the entire park’s perimeter. It is perfect for the moderate to difficult rider. Trail usage is during park hours. Each year San Lee Park is host to a mountain bike race. There will be a FREE Mountain Biking Clinic offered the last Saturday of each month starting in May and ending in August.
The Lee County & North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission provides opportunities for urbanites, especially the young, elderly, and physically challenged, to enjoy the pleasures and benefits associated with the fishing experience. The fishing program is year round, during park hours and is available to all ages, male and female. Fishing piers and bank fishing are available. Lakes have been stocked with over 29,600 fish in the past 5 years. Fishing licenses are required by State Law through the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, Licenses can be purchased, along with tackle and supplies, at several places in Lee County (K-Mart, Wal-Mart, Good Choice Express, and Thomas Bait & Tackle).
Kids who don’t have parents who fish or money to buy equipment can check out a rod, reel and tackle to give “America’s #1 Sport” a try. Zebco 33 classic rods and reels will be provided for check out, along with a tackle box, tackle and a how-to-fish booklet. Parents must fill out a registration form then a check out card will be issued.
Program Date: All Year
Rental Date & Site: San-Lee Park Office during office hours
Check out rods & reels daily
Fee: Free
Adaptive fishing equipment is also available.
The park offers 6 paddleboats for rent. Life jackets are provided. A boat dock attendant will be on duty.
Dates: April – October
1:00 – 6:00 pm weekends only
Rental Site: Boat House at San Lee Park
Attendant handles rentals & equipment
Age: Children under 9 must be accompanied
Fees: $3.00 per boat for ½ hour
Whether you want to fish, hike, picnic or just relax, you are assured a wonderful time at San-Lee Park!
Campsite rentals are available during park operational hours. A driver’s license or similar identification is required for registration. Sites are available on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations are not taken. For additional information, please call 919-776-6221.
Recreational Vehicle Camping
Hop in your R.V. and drive down to San-Lee Park and rent one of 7 camping sites. A shower house, dump station, power and water hook ups are available. Three of the sites will accommodate campers up to 37’ in length. You have access to the gate combination so you may leave the park after hours.
Program Date: Year Round
Fee: $15.00 per night
Extended Stay (30+ days) is $10.00 per night
Register: At park office during park hours
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tent Camping
The park provides tent sites, tables, charcoal grills, water, and a shower house. Campsites are located in a private section of the park close to the lake.
Program Date: April – November
Exceptions for weather & burning bans
Fee: $10.00 per night
Register: At park office during park hours
Must be 18 years or older
Wilderness Camping
There are two walk-in, hike in campgrounds, which have outside pit-type restrooms.
Program Date: April – November
Fee: $1.00 per person/per night
Register: At park office during park hours
Must be 18 years or older
The Raptor is San-Lee Park’s newsletter. The newsletter is sent out every 3 months and contains program details and seasonal information about the park. To receive the newsletter, contact the park at 919-776-6221 and you will be placed on a mailing list.
Geocaching
Geocaching is a relatively new game that is growing quickly in popularity. It can be compared to a high tech scavenger hunt, using “GPS” technology in order to find hidden treasures. Participating in a cache hunt is a good way to spend time in the great outdoors with friends or family. The basic idea is to have individuals and organizations set up caches all over the world and share the locations of these caches on the Internet. GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches. Once found, a cache may provide the visitor with a wide variety of rewards. The visitor should leave something for the cache if they take something. There are several cache sites located in Lee County, please contact San Lee Park to obtain a geocache placement application and the policies associated with the placement of a geocache site. Good luck and happy hunting.
San-Lee Park offers rental facilities for family reunions, weddings, meetings and company picnics. Reservation forms and fees should be received 21 working days prior to event when renting facilities. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at any Lee County facility. You may call the main office (775-2107 ext 201) to rent these facilities.
Shelter
The shelter has 13 picnic tables (seats 100+ people), 2 charcoal grills, a horseshoe pit and volleyball court. A volleyball kit and horseshoes are included in the rental fee.Water and electricity hook up is available upon request.
San-Lee Park Shelter Fees
Number Of People Rate
100 People or Less $50 (up to 4 hours)
$95 (over 4 hours)
Over 100 Peole $65 (up to 4 hours)
$125 (over 4 hours)
Multi-Purpose Room
This room is ideal for weddings, receptions, meetings, scout events and reunions. It includes 12 tables and 50+ chairs in the rental fee. Maximum capacity is 50 people.
Multi-Purpose Room Fee is $ 75/day for county residents
$100/day for non-county residents
Meadow
The meadow is a large open outdoor space located across the meadow creek. This area is ideal for weddings, church services and company picnic activities. No chairs or tables at site. Meadow Fee is $30/day.
Amphitheatre
This is a small outdoor theatre with wooden benches. It is located next to the lake and has a great view! There is seating for approximately 50 people. Amphitheatre Fee is $15/day.