Avery County
Wildcat Lake – A 13-acre lake in Banner Elk, popular for swimming and fishing.
Land Harbors Lake – A 41-acre lake in the Linville Land Harbor community.
Coffey Trout Lake – A small lake known for trout fishing.
Grandfather Mountain Lake – Located near Grandfather Mountain, offering scenic views.
Buncombe County
Lake Julian – A 300-acre public lake in Arden, offering fishing, paddleboats, and picnic areas.
Beaver Lake – A 50-acre lake in Asheville’s Lakeview Park neighborhood, known for its walking trails.
Lake Powhatan – Located in the Bent Creek area, popular for camping and swimming. Buncombe County Government Wikipedia
Burke County
Lake James – A 6,510-acre lake with 150 miles of shoreline, offering boating and fishing opportunities.
Lake Rhodhiss – A reservoir on the Catawba River, popular for boating and fishing.
Cherokee County
Lake Hiwassee – A 6,090-acre lake with 180 miles of shoreline, surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest.
Apalachia Lake – A 1,064-acre reservoir known for its clear water and fishing opportunities.
Cherokee Lake – A small lake near Murphy, suitable for fishing and picnicking. The Blue Ridge Highlander
Clay County
Lake Chatuge – A 7,200-acre lake (with 3,700 acres in Clay County), offering boating, fishing, and scenic views. The Blue Ridge Highlander
Graham County
Lake Santeetlah – A 2,800-acre lake with 76 miles of shoreline, mostly undeveloped and ideal for various water activities. Graham County
Haywood County
Lake Junaluska – A 200-acre lake known for its serene environment and community events.
Lake Logan – A 260-acre lake near the Blue Ridge Parkway, offering retreat and recreational opportunities.
Henderson County
Lake Summit – A private lake popular for water sports.
Osceola Lake – A historic lake near Hendersonville, suitable for fishing and non-motorized boating. osceolalake.org
Jackson County
Lake Glenville – A high-elevation lake known for its waterfalls and recreational activities.
Macon County
Nantahala Lake – A 1,600-acre lake offering boating, fishing, and scenic beauty.
McDowell County
Lake James – Also extends into McDowell County, offering similar recreational opportunities as in Burke County.
Mitchell County
No prominent lakes identified in this county.
Polk County
Lake Adger – A 438-acre lake offering fishing and boating opportunities.
Rutherford County
Lake Lure – A 720-acre lake known for its scenic beauty and as a filming location for movies.
Swain County
Fontana Lake – A 10,230-acre lake with the highest dam east of the Rockies, offering various water activities.
Transylvania County
Connestee Falls Lake – A private lake within a residential community.
Lake Toxaway – A 640-acre private lake known for luxury homes and resorts.
Hot Springs Spa Lake – A small lake near the town of Hot Springs, known for its relaxing environment.
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