BLACK MOUNTAIN WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
A Week on Lake James: Learn to Wake Surf, Wakeboard and Camp Under the Stars
One-week instructional camp on Lake James combining coached watersports, open-water play, and nights at a lake house with a couple of island campouts.
A Week on Lake James: Learn to Wake Surf, Wakeboard and Camp Under the Stars.
Set against the clear surface of Lake James in Black Mountain, this weeklong camp brings expert instructors together with open water and shoreline play—wake surfing, wakeboarding and waterskiing headline a schedule that also includes tubing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, swimming, games and down-time at a lakeside house and on a secluded island.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Progressive coaching on wake surf, wakeboard and waterski
The core of the week is focused, instructor-led time on the water helping participants develop skills in wake surfing, wakeboarding and waterskiing, with plenty of free-play options—tubing, jump-rock sessions and swim breaks—woven through the days.
Paddling, floating and games between coached sessions
Beyond boards and skis, the program leaves room for kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, swimming and on-shore games—an agenda designed for variety between coached water-sport instruction and downtime.
Lake house comfort with a few island campouts
Most nights are spent bunked at a lake house, with a couple of nights sleeping under the stars on a secluded island that’s accessible only by boat—mixing creature comforts with true lakeside camping.
What the day feels like
What the week feels like
Days are anchored by coached sessions on Lake James—drills, run-throughs and hands-on time behind the boat—broken up with paddle sessions, swimming and relaxed afternoons. Evenings move from group meals and games at the lake house to quieter nights on an island, where a few campfire nights under the stars close out the days.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this week works best for
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a one-week program; confirm dates and seasonal schedule with the operator when booking.
Check the operator’s pre-trip guidance for an equipment and clothing list tailored to water-sports instruction and island camping.
Participants assemble at Lake James Camping Resort & Marina for check-in and boat access.
Most nights are spent at a lake house with a couple of nights camping on an island accessible by boat; confirm specifics with the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the camp?
The program runs for one week.
Where do participants meet for the trip?
Meeting and check-in take place at Lake James Camping Resort & Marina.
What activities are included?
The week centers on wake surfing, wakeboarding and waterskiing and also includes tubing, swimming, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, plus games and relaxation.
Where do we sleep?
Most nights are spent bunked at the lake house, and the schedule includes a couple of nights camping on a secluded island accessible by boat.
Who operates the camp?
The program is run by GreenFlash Watersports.