High Rock Lake Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions

	Advertise
	Links
	Home

High Rock Lake is located in north central North Carolina, a 15,000-acre reservoir on the Yadkin River approximately twelve miles from the town of Lexington. It’s a relatively shallow lake well-known for its’ excellent fishing and boating opportunities. Bass fishermen from all over the country travel to High Rock Lake, which his known as the “Crankbait Capital of the World.” Three and four pound bass are plentiful in the lake, and in local tournaments, some have weighed in the twenty-pound range. Crappie and catfish are also abundant in High Rock Lake, as well as several other species. The lake limit is five fish per person with a 14-inch minimum, and the best times of year for fishing in High Rock Lake are May through July and October through December. The nearby town of Lexington boasts being the “Barbecue Capital of the World,” with more than twenty restaurants in town that serve it up right – cooked over hot wood coals. One restaurant in Lexington was even named the “best in the world.” This small, historical village also has plentiful shopping and other attractions, including the Bob Timberlake Gallery, Richard Childress Racing Museum, Childress Vineyard and Historic Uptown Lexington.

Surrounding areas: Badin Lake, North Carolina (17.3 mi), Yadkin Valley, North Carolina (31.8 mi), Winston-Salem, North Carolina (32.6 mi), Burnsville, North Carolina (35.7 mi), Marion, North Carolina (38.5 mi)

High Rock Lake Vacation Rentals

High Rock Lake Weather & Climate

Central North Carolina, or The Heartland, is partially protected by the mountain ranges from the cold air that moves southeastward across the central States. During an average winter, temperatures in central North Carolina range about 10 degrees warmer than the coast, and 10 - 20 degrees warmer than the High Country. The rise in average temperature is greater in May than in any other month, and likewise, the drop in temperature is greater in October than in any other month. There is no pronounced wet or dry season in North Carolina, and rainfall varies throughout the year. Summer precipitation is normally the greatest; showers and thunderstorms are common. Autumn is the driest season. Average humidity does not vary greatly from season to season, and the lowest relative humidity is found over the southern Piedmont region.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	50°F	29°F	3.53 in.	-
February	55°F	31°F	3.60 in.	-
March	64°F	39°F	4.18 in.	-
April	73°F	46°F	3.28 in.	-
May	79°F	55°F	3.76 in.	-
June	86°F	63°F	3.91 in.	-
July	89°F	67°F	3.94 in.	-
August	87°F	66°F	3.19 in.	-
September	81°F	59°F	3.69 in.	-
October	72°F	47°F	3.63 in.	-
November	62°F	38°F	3.04 in.	-
December	53°F	31°F	3.11 in.	-

High Rock Lake Map & Transportation



Click each thumbnail image to enlarge.

High Rock Lake Attractions


Amusement and Theme Parks
Jeepers	Concord	NC	23.4 mi.
Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe	Greensboro	NC	40.5 mi.
Paramount's Carowinds	Charlotte	NC	42.9 mi.

Water Parks
Emerald Pointe Water Park	Greensboro	NC	40.5 mi.
Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works	Pineville	NC	51.8 mi.

Golf Courses
Corbin Hills Golf Course	Salisbury	NC	10.4 mi.
Crescent Golf Club	Salisbury	NC	12.0 mi.
Foxwood Golf Club	Salisbury	NC	12.0 mi.
McCanless Golf Club	Salisbury	NC	12.0 mi.
Lexington Golf Club	Lexington	NC	13.3 mi.
Hickory Hill Country Club	Mocksville	NC	14.0 mi.
Pudding Ridge Golf Club	Mocksville	NC	14.0 mi.
Twin Cedars Golf Course	Mocksville	NC	14.0 mi.
Warrior Golf Club at Lake Wright	China Grove	NC	18.5 mi.
Asheboro Country Club	Asheboro	NC	20.2 mi.
Winding Creek Golf Club	Thomasville	NC	20.2 mi.
Oak Valley Golf Club	Advance	NC	22.9 mi.
Asheboro Municipal Golf Course	Asheboro	NC	25.9 mi.
Tot Hill Farm Golf Club	Asheboro	NC	25.9 mi.
Uwharrie Golf Club	Asheboro	NC	25.9 mi.
Blair Park Golf Course	High Point	NC	26.7 mi.
Fairfield Golf Course	High Point	NC	26.7 mi.
Lakewood Par 3 Golf Course	High Point	NC	26.7 mi.
Oak Hollow Golf Course	High Point	NC	26.7 mi.
Wilshire Golf Club	Winston-Salem	NC	26.8 mi.
Tanglewood Park	Clemmons	NC	27.5 mi.
Salem Glen Country Club	Clemmons	NC	27.9 mi.
Montgomery Country Club	Troy	NC	28.5 mi.
Green Acres Golf Course	Randleman	NC	28.9 mi.
Heather Hills Golf Course	Winston-Salem	NC	29.4 mi.
Hillcrest Golf Club	Winston-Salem	NC	29.6 mi.

Ski Areas
Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort	Seven Devils	NC	95.5 mi.
Ski Beech	Banner Elk	NC	97.5 mi.
Sugar Mountain Ski Area	Banner Elk	NC	97.5 mi.

State Parks
Daniel Boone State Park		NC	15.8 mi.
Morrow Mountain State Park		NC	19.4 mi.
Town Creek Indian Mound State Park		NC	36.2 mi.
Duke Powder State Park		NC	38.2 mi.

Museums
Stanly County Historic Preservation Commission Museum	Albemarle	NC	19.6 mi.	(History)
Doors	Advance	NC	23.2 mi.	(Miscellaneous)
Historic Latta Plantation	Huntersville	NC	36.0 mi.	(History)
ArtQuest	Greensboro	NC	40.5 mi.	(Children's)
Greensboro Historical Museum	Greensboro	NC	40.5 mi.	(History)
Lightfactory	Charlotte	NC	42.9 mi.	(Art)
Mint Musuem of Art	Charlotte	NC	42.9 mi.	(Art)
Rankin Museum of American and Natural History	Ellerbe	NC	47.8 mi.	(Multidisciplinary)
Schiele Museum of Natural History	Gastonia	NC	58.0 mi.	(Science)
Malcolm Blue Farm	Aberdeen	NC	58.2 mi.	(History)

Zoos and Aquariums
North Carolina Zoological Park	Asheboro	NC	25.8 mi.
Mill Mountain Zoo	Roanoke	VA	115.0 mi.

Notice a problem with the information on this page? Please notify us.

Disclaimer: We recommend you conduct your own research regarding all accomodations and attractions found on this website. The distances shown on this website are straight-line distances as the crow flies. The road distance may be considerably longer. You assume all liability for use of any information found on this website. No information is confirmed or warranted in any way. By using our services you agree to the terms and conditions of this disclaimer.

We are the #1 site for your North Carolina Vacation presenting North Carolina vacation rentals, hotels, weather and map for each city.