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This page contains specific info for at least one paddling option for each body of water. To learn more about other portions of these lakes refer to the "Adventure Guide to the Triangle" by Maia Dery, Triangle Region Canoe & Kayak Maps by Possum Trot Press, or call Frog Hollow.
High water and bad weather can make paddling anywhere dangerous. Before beginning a trip paddlers should always use their own judgment to decide if their personal paddling skills match potential paddling conditions they may encounter.
Falls Lake
Three Rivers Area
Minimum Water Level Required To Paddle: None, paddlable year round.
Type of Trip: Out-and-back or Point A-to-Point B style flat water paddle
Length of Trip: 2.5 hours (minimum time needed to get a good feel for the area) to all day depending upon water levels, paddling speed, and desire to explore
Put In: Numerous options for Out-and-Back or Point A-to-Point B style trips. The Wildlife Resources Commission Eno Boat Ramp Access off of Red Mill Rd and Technica Blvd. (N 36o 05.581' W 078o 49.420') is the most centrally located access to this area.
Take Out: Same
Description: This area can be paddled as an out-and-back trip from the Eno Boat Ramp. Often referred to as the Three Rivers Area, this trip is quite a unique paddling opportunity within the Triangle Region. In a matter of a few hours it is possible to paddle on 6 different bodies of water. The Eno, Little, Flat, and Neuse Rivers, Falls Lake, and Ellerbe Creek (not to mention the numerous tiny unnamed creeks). River confluences, hidden coves, tucked away creeks, swampy islands, and open lake create numerous opportunities to explore and view wildlife. Due to the distances and varied "terrain," canoes, touring kayaks, and longer recreational or hybrid kayaks are the most suited boats to explore this area.
We can supply simple maps to help you navigate this area.
Possible Challenges: Navigation, Length of trips, Wind
Directions Link
Map Link - Map of Three Rivers paddling area
Shuttle & Delivery Rates For This Location:
1 boat $25 (+ rental fee)
2 or more boats FREE (+ rental fee)
Please call or email for guided trip rates
Beaver Dam Area
Minimum Water Level Required To Paddle: None, flat water lake, paddleable year round. Certain areas may not be accessible during periods of drought.
Type of Trip: Out-and-back flat water paddle
Length of Trip: 1 hour to all day depending upon desire of paddlers.
Put In: Primitive Access at Old Weaver Trail bridge, just east of Highway 50 or the Falls Lake State Park Beaver Dam boat ramp (pay access) just off of Highway 50
Take Out: Same
Description: While most of Falls Lake is nice for paddling, the Beaver Dam area is exceptional because no gasoline engines are allowed on this portion of the lake. From large open lake to narrow twisty creeks this area is a great paddling destination. Wildlife is usually quite abundant in this area.
Possible Challenges: Wind - Exposure
Directions Link for Primitive Access
Directions Link for State Rec Area pay access
Shuttle & Delivery Rates For This Location:
2 boat minimum $25 (+ rental fee)
Each boat after $5 (+ rental fee)
6 or more boats FREE (+ rental fee)
Please call or email for guided trip rates
Jordan Lake
Ferrington Point and Bush Creek Area
Minimum Water Level Required To Paddle: None, flat water lake paddleable year round.
Type of Trip: Out-and-back flat water paddle
Length of Trip: 1 hour to all day depending upon desire of paddlers.
Put In: Ferrington Point Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Ramp
Take Out: Same
Description: Ferrington Boat Ramp is a popular site for all sorts of water vehicles. It's not uncommon on a nice summer weekend to see fishing boats, ski boats, sail boats, canoes, kayaks, pontoon boats, and jet skis all within the same vicinity. While traffic around the boat ramp may be busy you can usually escape the hustle and bustle by paddling up the Bush Creek leg of the lake. There are numerous quite coves to paddle into and wildlife viewing in this area can be quite good.
Possible Challenges: Wind, Exposure, Motor Boat Traffic
Shuttle & Delivery Rates For This Location:
4 boat minimum $50 (+ rental fee)
Each boat after $5 (+ rental fee)
10 or more boats FREE (+ rental fee)
Please call or email for guided trip rates
Roberson Creek and Haw River Area
Minimum Water Level Required To Paddle: None, flat water lake paddleable year round.
Type of Trip: Out-and-back flat water paddle
Length of Trip: 1 hour to all day depending upon desire of paddlers.
Put In: Roberson Creek Canoe Access East of Highway 64
Take Out: Same
Description: Where the Haw River feeds into Jordan Lake there are islands that are possible to explore in-between until reaching rocks and current from the Haw. Wildlife viewing is usually relatively good here. Along with the open lake it is also possible to paddle up Roberson Creek as well as a couple of other tiny creeks and coves that hide interesting wildlife. For a longer paddle you can head further out into the lake and paddle toward the dam.
Possible Challenges: Wind - Exposure
Shuttle & Delivery Rates For This Location:
4 boat minimum $50 (+ rental fee)
Each boat after $5 (+ rental fee)
10 or more boats FREE (+ rental fee)
Please call or email for guided trip rates
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