A Day at the Lake in the Triangle

Updated: June 08, 2001

Why spend your weekend indoors? Discover one of the Triangle's many lakes and cool off the old-fashioned way.

The Triangle's Best Lakes

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
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    280 State Park Rd, Apex, NC 27523 (map)

    Where water fans come for the boating, fishing and skiing. Where teens park on hot summer nights.

  2. 2 Lake Crabtree County Park
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    1400 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560 (map)

  3. 3 Camp Kerr Lake
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    P.O. Box 10955, Raleigh, NC 27605 (map)

    Camp or picnic on the over two miles of shoreline this lake has to offer.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Wheeler Park
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    6404 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603 (map)

    Row, canoe or sail at this state operated park. Perfect for family outings.

  5. 5 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Silver Lake Waterpark
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    5300 Tryon Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606 (map)

    Look out, Meatballs! This spot features a five story waterslide and tons of fun activities.

  6. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Falls Lake State Recreation
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    13304 Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (map)

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