Lakes & Resevoirs

Cane Creek Reservoir

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Located 10 miles west of Carrboro on NC Highway 54
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

phone (919) 942-5790

Open from late Mar. to mid-Nov., Thu.-Sat., 6:30am-6pm, and Sun., 1-6pm.

THE CANE CREEK RESERVOIR IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO THE DROUGHT. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE UPDATES.  The reservoir was built in 1989 to complement University Lake. Free picnic and sunbathing areas. Rowboats, canoes and motors are available for rent. Fees charged for lake use, boat rentals and related activities. Parking.

Lake Michael Park

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East Lebanon Rd
Mebane, NC 27302

phone (919) 563-4573

Open daily, 7am-dusk (Mar.); 6am-dark (Apr.-Nov.).

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

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1722 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1722

toll-free (888) 248-6834

State fishing laws apply on all public lands and reservoirs. For details, contact the wardens at the separate facilities or call the Commission for regulations, forms and fees.

University Lake

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130 University Lake Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

phone (919) 942-8007

Open from late Mar. to mid-Nov., Fri.-Mon., 6:30am-6pm.

The 213-acre lake was built by the University in 1932 as a source of drinking water for the University and the communities of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, as well as an outdoor recreation facility. Free picnic and sunbathing areas. Rowboats, canoes and motors are available for rent. Call for rates and reservations.