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The shoreline offers plenty of other fun activities including hiking, rock climbing and camping. There are secluded coves to explore, three state parks nearby including Big Ridge State Park and two wildlife management areas where you can spot deer, cows and horses grazing. A slightly more challenging lake to access, Watauga Lake is less crowded, making it an ideal place to visit if you'd rather avoid tourists.
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After a hike, you can set up a camp at Lake Water State Park which offers fantastic views overlooking the shore. Campsites have drinking water, toilets and hot showers making it an ideal place to stop if you're looking for a wild adventure (though remember to pack supplies as the lake is in a fairly remote spot). There's also a really helpful visitor center which is a great place to pick up hiking trails, enjoy a picnic or let small children play in the playground.
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There are several park areas including Stumpy Creek Park and Rock Springs Nature Preserve where you can enjoy walking trails, hiking and biking, plus it's a great place to explore if you love nature and wildlife. After exploring the lake by boat, why not take to the surrounding hills and follow the Mountain Island Park Trail? Taking you around Catawba River as well as the lake, this 1.6-mile hike is great for all abilities and gives you the chance to see the Mountain Island Lake Dam close up where you might even spot some local wildlife including herons, turtles and deer.
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Meanwhile, outdoor and hiking enthusiasts will particularly like exploring the natural surroundings of Jordan Lake. There are various trails depending on ability, including a short 1-mile trail (ideal for families) and a more adventurous 5.4-mile loop. Surrounding the lake is Jordan Lake State Recreation Area which provides fantastic outdoor recreation activities to visitors. The well-maintained five campsites around Jordan Lake offer a variety of camping amenities. There are also more rustic sites where you can get off-grid and enjoy the stunning wilderness surrounding you.
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If you prefer swimming to hiking, the Buddle Creek Swim Area or Pebble Beach are great options to dip your toes in the water (though you will find the shore is rather pebbly, as opposed to white sand). A great way to explore the remote areas of the lake, boating also allows you to get a stunning view of the lake from the water itself. On the north shore, you'll find Bedford County and Smith Mountain Lake State Park where you can camp, rent a boat, hike, relax at a picnic area or take part in a guided night hike. Other great nearby attractions include golf courses around the town of Lake Lure, or a visit to nearby Hendersonville or Asheville which is less than 30 miles away.
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There is a vast array of breathtaking lakes, reservoirs and beaches within a few hours of Charlotte, including Lake Lure, Lake Norman, Lake Wyman, Swiss Mountain Lake, Lake Lanier and Norris Lake, which are perfect destinations for a day trip. If you're looking to stop the night and don't fancy camping outdoors, then you're only 20 miles from the city of Knoxville. Here you can enjoy exploring its many museums and historic downtown, or head further south into the Great Smoky Mountains.
You could spend the morning relaxing by the lake before exploring Cherokee National Forest. This woodland paradise surrounds the lake and has several hiking trails, stunning waterfalls and wildlife everywhere. Beyond the water fun, which can be enjoyed all-year round here, there's cycling, hiking trails and birdwatching.
Situated at the crossroads of the Appalachian Mountains, it's a stunning area popular with hikers, bikers and horse riding. Nearby Fontana Village Resort is a small mountain town located in the Nantahala National Forest providing cabins, camping, restaurants, and an outdoor swimming pool. It's a great place to base yourself before exploring this stunning part of North Carolina. While there aren't any by the lake area itself, you'll find several near Fontana Village Resort, plus of course the nearby forests. Though smaller than Douglas Lake, Cherokee Reservoir still offers 400 miles of shoreline and is viewed by many as the most beautiful lake in Tennessee thanks to its clear, blue water. Just a little further north and within easy reach of Douglas Lake is Cherokee Reservoir, also known as Cherokee Lake.
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There are tent sites, showers, picnic shelters and a bathhouse (which is seasonal). Not everyone wants an adrenaline thrill, if you're instead looking for something more peaceful then how about a spot of birdwatching? The lake and surrounding park are home to bald eagles and osprey, and thanks to its large area, you'll easily be able to find a quiet corner away from crowds too. Though if you do decide to spend longer here, you can stay the night and watch the sunset while camping at one of 32 campgrounds in Lake Norman.
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Just 12 miles from Lake Lanier you'll also find Gainesville, known as “the Queen City of the Mountains”. After exploring Jordan Lake, you could visit nearby Raleigh which is just 30 miles away. The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is known as the “City of Oaks” thanks to the seven beautiful nature preserves around it. For the adventurous hikers, you could even join the Appalachian Trail - the longest hiking path in the world which ranges from Maine to Georgia - which crosses Watauga Lake at the Visitors Center. If you'd like to explore on land, there are great hiking trails to be enjoyed at Uwharrie National Forest, ranging from easy to challenging. If you're a fan of water sports, you can take to the water on sailboats, jet skis and powerboats, or enjoy water skiing, tubing and wakeboarding where you'll get fantastic views of the surrounding landscape.