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<b>Albemarle Sound</b>. Fishing. Several islands dot this region. Runs
from Winton, North Carolina to historical Kitty Hawk. Also see Chowan River.</li>
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<b>B. Everett Jordan Dam & Reservoir.</b> 13,900 Acres. Fishing, Swimming,
Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking
Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may
apply), Marina, Fuel, Visitor Information Center. (919) 251-4192 . Located
30 miles south of Raleigh on U.S. 1.</li>
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<b>Baddin Lake</b>. Fishing, Campsites with and without electric hookup,
Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch
Ramp (small fee may apply). Morrow Mountain State Park is located in the
PeeDee/Yadkin River. Located near Baddin (off U.S. 52).</li>
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<b>Blewett Falls</b>. Fishing. Lies along the PeeDee River. Located just
northwest of Rockingham, North Carolina off U.S. 74.</li>
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<b>Catawba Reservoir</b>. Fishing. Carowings Recreational Area is located
just to the west of the reservoir. Located just southeast of Charlotte
and runs into South Carolina.</li>
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<b>Chowan River</b>. Watersports, Fishing, Swimming, Campsites, Picnic
Grounds, Ramps. This 65 miles of water area is an excellent beautiful
coastal northeast North Carolina cypress-lined river emptying into the
western end of the Albemarle Sound. The river runs primarily North
to South and has several excellent North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
sponsored (no fee) boat ramps, two of the most notable being the ramp at
the northern end of the highway US17 Bridge and the ramp at the northern
end of the highway US13 Bridge at Winton. A new high rise bridge across
the mouth of the Chowan river is expected to be complete before the year
2000 and will allow unimpeded access to the river for tall masted sailing
vessels. The new bridge is planned to have a 60-65 foot clearance.
There are a few public beaches along the length of the river although summer
brings much heightened water sports activity such as excellent fishing
for various panfish species, waterskiing, jetskiing, and general boating.
The lower Chowan River is most scenic during the winter months and rarely
freezes over. There usually is an abundance of migratory waterfowl in the
area during the winter months. The lower Chowan from the US17 Bridge
north to Holiday Island is approximately two to three miles wide and from
Holiday Island north to the upper reaches narrows to approximately 1/4
to 1/2 mile in width. there are several feeder creeks entering the
river at various locations that serve to enhance exploration. The
Chowan River is an excellent side trip from the Intercoastal Waterway where
the Waterway crosses the Albemarle Sound between the mouth of the Alligator
River and Elizabeth City to the north. Water depths through the Albemarle
Sound to the Chowan River average 15 feet with shallower areas near shore.
Channel depths in the Chowan River average 15 to 18 feet with considerably
deeper waters along the narrower reaches above Holiday Island. Water
depths along Holiday Island sound at approximately 40 feet.</li>
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<b>Falls Lake / Falls of the Neuse Reservoir.</b> 12,500 Acres. Fishing,
Swimming, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small
fee may apply), Marina, Fuel, Visitor Information Center. (919) 251-4192
. 25 miles east of Durham, North Carolina off North Carolina State Route
98. Also accessible off I 85.</li>
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<b>Fontana Lake</b>. Fishing, Launch Ramps (small fee may apply). Located
at the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains National Park near U.S.
19.</li>
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<b>Gaston Lake / Roanoke Rapids. </b>28 miles long counting both lakes.
Fishing. Fishing, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers,
Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch
Ramp (small fee may apply). Camping is available at Camp Willow Run off
North Carolina State Route 1365. The Roanoke Rapids section is accessible
near the Virginia / North Carolina Border off I 95 in Roanoke Rapids, North
Carolina.</li>
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<b>High Rock Lake</b>. Fishing. Swimming, Campsites with and without electric
hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day
Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). Camp Saponia is located off State
Route 2162 on the southern shoreline. This Lake is Located off I 85 just
south of Lexington, North Carolina.</li>
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<b>Hyco Reservoir</b>. Fishing. Several coves are located all around the
reservoir. Located near Semora off North Carolina State Route 57.</li>
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<b>James Lake. </b>Fishing. Located just west of Morgantown off U.S. 70</li>
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<b>John H. Kerr Reservoir (Kerr Lake).</b> 50,000 Acres. Fishing, Swimming,
Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking
Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may
apply), Marina, Fuel, Visitor Information Center. (919) 251-4192 . One
of the largest manmade lakes in the southeast featuring numerous forks
and coves. Also known for record striped bass catches. Several State Parks
are located all around the lake on the North Carolina side including the
Satterwhite State Recreation Area. Located along the Virginia / North Carolina
State line off Virginia State Route 4 (accessible from I 85).</li>
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<b>Lake Lure.</b> Fishing, Swimming, Cabins Nearby, Restrooms, Drinking
Water, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). One of North
Carolina's best kept secrets. A small 3 mile wide and long lake in the
rolling hills. Located near scenic Broad Creek just east of Bat Cave off
U.S. 74 (this road twists and turns between Ashville and Spindale).</li>
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<b>Lake Mattamuskeet. </b>Fishing. Located in eastern North Carolina along
U.S. 264 at New Holland.</li>
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<b>Lake Norman.</b> Fishing, Swimming, Condos, Campsites with and without
electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station,
Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marinas, Fuel. This
lake has many Forks and Coves to take up a little fishing or just hang
out, along with wide open areas to water ski or enjoy other water sports.
Two Marinas are located off North Carolina State Route 73 in the Ramsey
Creek fork and a campground is located just west of I 77 (at the Moorseville
Exit). Also camping facilities are located at Duke Powder State Park (on
the northern section near Fallstown). This 19 mile long lake lies along
I-77 a few minutes north of Charlotte, North Carolina.</li>
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<b>Pamlico Sound.</b> Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric
hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day
Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel, Visitor Information
Center. This body of water is between Cape Hatteras National Seashore and
runs to the Pamlico River to near Washington, North Carolina. A state park
and several beaches lie near the Bayview area on the Pamlico River. An
historic light house is in Ocracoke on the National Seashore which is also
one of the entry points to the Atlantic Ocean. Located in eastern North
Carolina. Larger craft and navigational equipment recommended.</li>
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<b>Lake Phelps. </b>Fishing. Home of Somerset Place State Historical Site.
Located just south of Creswell, North Carolina off U.S. 64.</li>
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<b>Rhodhiss Lake / Hickory Lake.</b> Fishing. Located off of I 40 in Hickory,
North Carolina.</li>
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<b>Tillery Lake.</b> Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric
hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day
Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Part of the Peedee River. Home
of Morrow Mountain State Park. Located off U.S. 52 just east of Norwood,
North Carolina.</li>
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<b>W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir.</b> Fishing, Swimming, Campsites
with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary
Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina,
Fuel, Visitor Information Center. Near Moravian and Cascade Falls in the
heart of scenic country (28 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway). Located
5 miles west of Wilksboro, North Carolina on North Carolina State Route
268.</li>
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<b>Waccamaw Lake</b>. Fishing, Drinking Water, Restrooms, Picnic/Day Use.
Located off U.S. 74 10 miles east of Whiteville.</li>
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<b>Cape Fear River Locks and Dams.</b></address></center>
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<b>Wm. O. huske Lock and Dam. </b>Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic/Day
Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). 17 miles south of Fayetteville
off North Carolina State Route 87.</li>
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<b>Lock & Dam 2.</b> Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic/Day Use, Launch
Ramp (small fee may apply). About 2 miles outside of Elizabethtown.</li>
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<b>Lock 7 Dam 1.</b> Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic/Day Use, Launch
Ramp (small fee may apply). Located about 35 miles upstream from Wilmington.</li>
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boaters information.
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