A rocky, tree-lined Boundary Waters shoreline in evening light, the far shore reflected in calm water

North Carolina lake trips

Where to stay at 56 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 · -

FBeaverdam Lake

Wake County · -

Northampton County · 20,300 acres

CHiwassee Reservoir

Cherokee County · 5,870 acres

FHigh Rock Lake

Davidson County · 15,180 acres

Montgomery County · -

Burke County · -

Iredell County · -

FB E Jordan Lake

Chatham County · -

CMountain Island Lake

Gaston County · 3,235 acres

DB Everett Jordan Lake

Chatham County · 13,940 acres

Clay County · -

Catawba County · -

NRFalls Lake Bayleaf Church

Wake County · -

Columbus County · -

DKerr Scott Reservoir

Wilkes County · -

Graham County · 10,290 acres

CSanteetlah Lake

Graham County · 2,884 acres

CRoanoke Rapids Lake

Halifax County · 4,600 acres

Stokes County · 3,863 acres

DBlewett Falls Lake

Anson County · 2,560 acres

Person County · 4,015 acres

Wake County · -

DLake Mackintosh

Guilford County · 1,125 acres

DTuckertown Reservoir

Rowan County · 2,560 acres

Caldwell County · -

CThorpe Reservoir

Jackson County · 1,462 acres

Craven County · -

CLookout Shoals Lake

Catawba County · 835 acres

FTar River Reservoir

Nash County · 1,000 acres

Rutherford County · 740 acres

CMayo Reservoir

Person County · 2,800 acres

CNantahala Lake

Macon County · 1,605 acres

Caswell County · 390 acres

ACenter of Sutton Lake

New Hanover County · 1,185 acres

Polk County · 438 acres

CBear Creek Reservoir

Jackson County · 476 acres

CWolf Creek Reservoir

Jackson County · 40 acres

Montgomery County · 204 acres

FLake Mattamuskeet

Hyde County · -

Chatham County · -

NRLake Mattamuskeet

Hyde County · 26,110 acres

FTown Creek Lake

Rowan County · -

DCatawba Creek Lake

Gaston County · -

DS Fork Catawba Riv Lake

Gaston County · -

Stanly County · 4,847 acres

Stanly County · 5,566 acres

Catawba County · 3,792 acres

NRShearon Harris Reservoir

Wake County · 3,770 acres

NRMayo Reservoir

Person County · 2,573 acres

NRTuckertown Reservoir

Rowan County · 2,238 acres

NRMountain Island Lake

Gaston County · 1,962 acres

New Hanover County · 1,185 acres

NRNantahala Lake

Macon County · 1,381 acres

NRAfter Bay Reservoir

Person County · 646 acres

NRCedar Cliff Lake

Jackson County · 108 acres

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

Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Lake Waccamaw and the other North Carolina destinations above. Live availability and prices.

Top-rated places to stay near Lake Waccamaw

Prices for Sep 11–13, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.

Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.

Planning a trip to Lake Waccamaw?

Get lake water-quality report cards plus the best cabin & lodging deals near Lake Waccamaw — straight to your inbox. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.