Randleman Lake

The newest lake and popular leisure area in North Carolina's Piedmont Region is Randleman Lake. The Randleman Lake Dam's completion in 2004 resulted in the lake's creation. The lake was built to give recreational activities as well as to meet the drinking water demands of the greater Greensboro area for the ensuing 50 years.

There is a lot of excitement about a brand-new, 3000+-acre lake being located so near to the triangle of High Point, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem. Diverse interests have all made an effort to establish themselves in relation to shoreline recreational rights. The PTRWA owns the entire water body, and in order to preserve the water quality, it is strictly prohibited from allowing any access to the shoreline or the water body itself. A 200-foot-wide buffer zone around the lake's perimeter guards against water supply contamination and serves as a healthy habitat for various animals and bird species. Due to much negotiation and collaboration, a viable set of rules and permitted activities have been established for Randleman Lake, which is located in both Randolph and Guilford counties. Near the reservoir's northern end, there is a 500+ acre public park with a dog park, playground, picnic spaces, and trails for bird watching.

Location: Randolph / Guilford counties