Illustration of Santa in a red suit sitting in an armchair as a small child shows him a paper list beside a lit fireplace (Campfire Christmas at The Lake)

Campfire Christmas at The Lake

Visitors can spend an evening making s’mores around the campfire and visiting with Santa. The event features cookies, hot cocoa, and children's crafts. Guests can also stop in to shop at the General Store.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Hours

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Make s’mores around the campfire and enjoy cookies and hot cocoa.

Parking

Main entrance parking is in the YMCA soccer field lot. More parking, including ADA spaces, is at the park office on Tranquil Lake Dr.

Accessibility

ADA parking is available at 265 Tranquil Lake Dr.

Going?

Location

Lake Corriher Wilderness Park · 265 Tranquil Lake Dr., China Grove, NC 28023 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Use the parking at the park office on Tranquil Lake Dr. for the event, where the ADA spaces are, or park in the YMCA soccer field lot.
  • Dress warmly for an evening around the campfire by the lake, where s'mores, cookies and hot cocoa are part of the fun.
  • To make a weekend of it, reserve a cabin or campsite ahead. All rentals need a reservation, and cabins have a two-night minimum on Saturdays.
  • Leave time to browse the General Store, which is open for shopping during the event alongside the Santa visits and kids' crafts.

Links & Contact

Run by Town of Landis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do?

Kids can visit with Santa, make s'mores around the campfire and do kids' crafts. There are also cookies and hot cocoa, and you can shop at the General Store.

Is there food and drink?

Yes. There are s'mores at the campfire, plus cookies and hot cocoa.

Where do I park?

The main entrance parking is in the YMCA soccer field lot on Kimball Road. More parking, the ADA spaces and the park office are at 265 Tranquil Lake Dr.

Can we stay overnight at the park?

Lake Corriher has cabins and campsites, and all rentals need a reservation. Cabins have a two-night minimum on Fridays and Saturdays, and you must be 21 to rent one.

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