Cape Fear River Locks and Dams Located in the tobacco country of eastern North Carolina on the improved channel between Wilmington and Fayetteville, the facilities are equipped for day-use, boating and picnicking. Shad fishing is popular, but swimming and camping are not Permitted. 87,1 mile NE on state road to lock. William O. Huske Pool -From Fayetteville, about 17 miles S on NC 87. 12,500-acre lake is located within a 30 minute drive from Raleigh and Durham.
Boat launching, public marina, swim beach and picnic facilities are available.
Other recreation facilities are operated by the North Carolina State Parks. This 50,000-acre lake on the Virginia border is one of the largest manmade lakes in the southeast, noted for its record striped bass catches and camping facilities. Camp areas are operated by the Corps, the States of North Carolina and Virginia, and private concessionaires. W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir Located in the heart of scenic country, with Moravian and Cascade Falls in the immediate vicinity and the Blue Ridge Parkway 28 miles away. This area has many historical and cultural attractions.