North Carolina lake trips

Where to stay at 40 of North Carolina’s biggest and most popular lakes. Each destination shows the lake’s water-quality grade, nearby state parks, and live lodging prices, so you book on water we’ve graded — not just the view.

CJohn H Kerr Reservoir

Vance County · -

BMountain Island Lake

CKerr Scott Reservoir

Northampton County · -

CBadin Lake

Montgomery County · -

BBear Creek Reservoir

Rutherford County · -

CTuckertown Reservoir

Rowan County · -

BFalls Lake

Montgomery County · -

FB Everett Jordan Lake

AWolf Creek Reservoir

Jackson County · -

BCenter of Sutton Lake

New Hanover County · -

DBeaverdam Lake

Wake County · -

CFalls Lake Bayleaf Church

Wake County · -

BLake Norman

Iredell County · -

Explore North Carolina lakes

North Carolina Lakes

Every graded lake in North Carolina, ranked A–F

The State of North Carolina's Lakes

North Carolina's cleanest and most-polluted lakes, ranked A–F

Lake Fishing Forecast

Species activity outlook by water temperature and season

Where to stay for a North Carolina lake trip

Search cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals across North Carolina's top lake destinations — live availability and prices on one map.

Top-rated places to stay near North Carolina lakes

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