Seasonal public swimmingLake James
Lake James State Park, Glen Alpine
Lake James State Park offers public swimming at its seasonal Paddy’s Creek swim beach.
Lakes and tarns in North Carolina
4 lakes and tarns you can swim in across North Carolina, each checked for public access.
4 spots listed4 lakes and tarns
4 spots in North Carolina
Seasonal public swimming
Public swimmingJordan Lake
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, Pittsboro
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area has public lake swim beaches at several access areas.
Public swim beachLake Norman
Lake Norman State Park, Lake Norman of Catawba
Lake Norman State Park provides a public swim beach on Lake Norman, with seasonal swimming and required swim passes.
Seasonal public swimmingCliffs of the Neuse Swim Lake
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park, La Grange
An 11-acre spring-fed lake at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park has a seasonal public swim beach.