Raleigh Area Lakes. Jordan, Harris, Falls.

[J-RAD]

It was almost 90* today!!! Was amazing out! Water was still pretty chilly. I hopped in and immediately hopped out. LOL!

Sounds like a nice problem to have.

 

[sethman919]

I didnt brave jumping in.

 

[suke]

I didnt brave jumping in.

It wasn't too bad. Felt good once I got out and sat in the sun.

 

[suke]

Sounds like we'll be sitting out tomorrow. Wife doesn't want to deal with the crowds. Part of the reason we went out is to get out, but get away from people. Hard to do if you're jammed with people at the ram and it's lined to the road to get in and out.

 

[bronze_10]

I was kinda bummed I was I the middle of changing the bearings on my trailer and couldn't take it out this weekend. But now I am happy cause I dont want to deal with all that mess either.

 

[granpachuck]

Went to seaforth. It was a mess too. Crazy busy. Tons of idiots

I heard from a few boating buddies that lots of boats came out of storage, and apparently went right to the lake. With gas prices this low, it is likely to be this way for a while. I think we may pull the boat up to Kerr lake more often . We only went once last year, but was impressed with its size and excellent ramps.

 

[sethman919]

The other areas of the lake were closed. There was a ranger stationed at seaforth. He said to pay attention because they may be closing the ramps tomorrow as well. Today may be the last day to get out for a month or so.

 

[bronze_10]

I heard from a few boating buddies that lots of boats came out of storage, and apparently went right to the lake. With gas prices this low, it is likely to be this way for a while. I think we may pull the boat up to Kerr lake more often . We only went once last year, but was impressed with its size and excellent ramps.

We love kerr! Go there often!

 

[PBear]

We made it to Ebenezer Church tamp by 10:30am and heard it closed soon after.

Having a ton of fun on the lake. Cruises the length and found a beach to hangout at north of 64. Have seen a number of Yamaha’s cruise by

 

[suke]

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We made it to Ebenezer Church tamp by 10:30am and heard it closed soon after.

Having a ton of fun on the lake. Cruises the length and found a beach to hangout at north of 64. Have seen a number of Yamaha’s cruise by

Took my boat back this morning and noticed yours was gone. Man it was empty in there today.

 

[Andisimose]

We love kerr! Go there often!

Whats good on Kerr? Its on our list to do, but never been up there? Any ramp your recommend going to, were newbies with a newborn so we are quite the show at the ramps

 

[IvanRZB]

We made it to Ebenezer Church tamp by 10:30am and heard it closed soon after.

Hopefully a temporary closure? According to ncparks.gov Jordan Lake ramps officially remain open, but may be closed at the park ranger's discretion.

I can understand closing the beaches or even hiking trails if people aren't keeping their distance from one another, but boating seems like a pretty easy way to ensure you're not close to other people. Other than those *in* your boat

 

[bronze_10]

Whats good on Kerr? Its on our list to do, but never been up there? Any ramp your recommend going to, were newbies with a newborn so we are quite the show at the ramps

We put in at nutbush in henderson and we cruise all the way to clarksville virginia. U can dock there and eat. Then we cruise back and swim. It is a large, large lake!

 

[suke]

Whats good on Kerr? Its on our list to do, but never been up there? Any ramp your recommend going to, were newbies with a newborn so we are quite the show at the ramps

Welcome to the jungle.

 

[bronze_10]

@Andisimose ..maybe we will meet u guys up there sometime this spring..

 

[suke]

Hopefully a temporary closure? According to ncparks.gov Jordan Lake ramps officially remain open, but may be closed at the park ranger's discretion.

I can understand closing the beaches or even hiking trails if people aren't keeping their distance from one another, but boating seems like a pretty easy way to ensure you're not close to other people. Other than those *in* your boat

Welp Jordan is officially closed after today. Sounds like the public ramps may still be open, but can imagine those will be an absolutely nightmare. I imagine they'll all be closed soon like SC is.

 

[granpachuck]

We put in at nutbush in henderson and we cruise all the way to clarksville virginia. U can dock there and eat. Then we cruise back and swim. It is a large, large lake!

I dont know when I will have the boat ready, but as of now, Kerr looks like the place to go ! We launched at Nutbush last season. Hope its open when the time comes to hit the water.

Status of facilities at Kerr Lake
All Kerr Lake campgrounds are currently closed. Campers with existing reservations will be contacted by reservations system staff to be issued full refunds.
The following day-use areas are currently open at Kerr Lake accesses operated by NC State Parks – but please note that the visitor center and all restrooms are CLOSED. All park gates close at sunset.
Bullocksville
All facilities are closed.
County Line
The NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) boat ramp just outside of the campground is open.
Henderson Point
The NCWRC boat ramp and our fishing pier are open.
Hibernia
The NCWRC boat ramp is open.
Kimball Point
All facilities are closed.
Nutbush
The Nutbush Area 1 boat ramp and shelter area, as well as the Area 2 boat ramp are open.
Satterwhite Point
The TRACK Trail beside the visitor center parking lot is open.
Last updated on: Tuesday, March 31, 2020

 

[Shookie]

My boat is still at Chatlee. 10 day wait on white gel coat to fix the area someone hit in my wet slip. Hope it comes in this week. Crosswinds is open for those that keep boats there so that’s good for me. Other than 1 time on Falls Lake, haven’t been anywhere else. Have heard plenty of good stuff about Kerr

 

[bronze_10]

Man... if u like to cruise and enjoy the landscape here is the way to go

 

[Shookie]

Maybe a mini meet up this summer? Think I read Kerr is a much cleaner lake compared to Jordan.