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Rivers & Lakes
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Lake Tillery
Lake Tillery was created in the 1920’s and is the second largest lake in the region with more that 5,000 acres and 104 miles of shoreline. This is a popular recreation, watersports and fishing lake with many homes lining the shores. Parts of Morrow Mountain State Park and the Uwharrie National Forest border the lake with numerous boat launches and marinas. Some lakefront homes are listed as Air B&Bs. Fishing tournaments occur regularly with large mouth bass, stripper, crappie, white bass and catfish often being the anglers choice to catch. Water levels are generally very stable on this beautiful lake with the Uwharrie Mountains as a backdrop.
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Badin Lake
Badin Lake is mostly undeveloped on the Stanly County side with large portions bordering the Uwharrie National Forest and Morrow Mountain State Park. The lake covers 5,350 acres with 115 miles of shoreline. Several boat launches are available which makes this a popular lake for recreation, watersports and fishing. There are picnic areas, public beaches, and swimming areas. Formed in the 1910s to support hydroelectric power for aluminum production, Badin Lake is a popular location for fishing tournaments. Some of the largest blue catfish caught in North Carolina have come from Badin Lake. Portions of the lake approach 200 feet deep and water levels remain mostly stable year-round.
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Rocky River
The Rocky River is part of the Pee Dee River Basin, and forms portions of the boundaries between Cabarrus, Stanly, Union and Anson Counties. The Rocky River’s headwaters begin in southern Iredell county and terminate at the confluence with the Pee Dee River at Southfork Ranch. Three Rivers Land Conservancy has a conservation easement on this property. The Rocky River is believed to be the longest undammed river in North Carolina. The Rocky River Blueway of the Carolina Thread Trail network is nearly 50 miles in length where paddlers can experience varying degrees of difficulty depending on the amount of precipitation. On this stretch of blueway, you will experience what the Piedmont floodplain forest habitat has to offer. Over 50 species of birds call this area home, including some imperiled species. Birders will enjoy the opportunity to see prairie warbler, prothonotary warbler, red-headed woodpecker, great blue heron, eastern meadowlark, pileated woodpecker, and kingfisher. Paddlers may also hear the calls of the Cope’s gray tree frogs, cricket frogs, spring peepers and upland chorus frogs or see over 10 species of butterflies like the Carolina satyr. The shoreline is trimmed with numerous floodplain trees, including the bitternut hickory, sourwood, cottonwood, swamp chestnut oak, and the black walnut. Little Meadow Creek, a tributary of the Rocky River in nearby Cabarrus County was the site of the first documented gold discovery in the United States.
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Pee Dee River
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Falls Reservoir
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Tuckertown Reservoir
Tuckertown Reservoir is a 2,500 acre lake created by the construction of the Tuckertown Hydroelectric Dam along the Yadkin River in 1962. This is a beautiful lake which is accessed from Stanly County through a boat launch and scenic overlook located on NC 49. Located north of Badin Lake and south of High Rock Lake, this reservoir covers around 2,500 acres with 75 miles of shoreline. Tuckertown Reservoir is known as a great fishing lake and is one of the main water sources for county and municipal water systems in Stanly county. It has a mostly undeveloped shoreline which actually borders four different counties. Bait and tackle shops are located on NC 49 near the boat launch.
The Mystery of the World War II B-25 and Badin Lake
Mountains & Trails
Stanly County Hiking Trails
Easy Trails
Roger Snyder Greenway – Albemarle
Rock Creek Park – Albemarle
Oakboro District Park – Oakboro
Jeff Shelton Memorial Park – Locust
New London Park Trail– New London
Chuck Morehead Park Trail – Albemarle
Darrell Almond Community Park Trail – Norwood
Campground Trail – Morrow Mtn.
Backpack Trail – Morrow Mtn.
Laurel Trail – Morrow Mtn.
Mountain Loop Trail – Morrow Mtn.
Quarry Trail – Morrow Mtn.
Three Rivers Nature Trail – Morrow Mtn.
Falcon Trail – Misenheimer
Difficult Trails
Stanly County Bike Routes
Morrow Mountain State Park
Morrow Mountain State Park is located about six miles east of Albemarle. The park is bordered on two sides by Lake Tillery and covers 5,881 acres in the Uwharrie Mountains, the oldest mountain range in North America.
Morrow Mountain’s facilities include family campgrounds, vacation cabins, a large swimming pool and bathhouse, picnic areas, rental boats, a natural history museum, hiking and nature trails, an amphitheater, and a recreation of the historical Kron House where Dr. Frances J. Kron lived in the early 1800’s.
Recreation
Immerse yourself in Morrow Mountain’s vibrant tapestry of recreation, where each trail offers a new discovery and the waters beckon to those seeking adventure, ensuring every moment is filled with the pulse of nature’s playground.
- Hiking
- Camping
- Horseback trails
- Swimming
- Boating
- Boat rentals
- Fishing
- Natural History Museum
Camping
Nature lovers can pick from miles of trails to travel on foot or horseback. For those who want to stay and take it all in, cabins and camping are available. Use the family car or RV, ride horseback or in a canoe, put on a pair of hiking boots, dip bare feet in the river, or bait your favorite fishing pole—a visit to Morrow Mountain lets you choose your kind of adventure.
- Tent, trailer and RV camping
- Backpack camping
- Group camping
- Vacation cabins
Click below or call 1-877-7-CAMP-NC to make reservations.
Parks & Natural Attractions
New London Town Park
City Lake Park
Darrell Almond Community Park
Oakboro District Park
Officer Jeff Shelton Memorial Park
Albemarle
Park | Amenities |
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Morrow Mountain State Park 49107 Morrow Mountain Rd. Albemarle, NC 28001 704-982-4402 |
Group and family camping, family cabins, hiking, fishing, canoe rental, swimming, equestrian trails, 3 picnic shelters |
Albemarle Parks & Recreation Department 114 Rock Creek Dr. Albemarle, NC 28001 704-984-9560 |
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Chuck Morehead Memorial Park & Pool 211 N. E. Connector Albemarle, NC 28001 704-983-3607 |
#8 disc golf course in the state, swimming, park, tennis, volleyball, hiking trails, Athletic field, basketball court, dog park |
City Lake Park Hwy 73 Albemarle, NC 28001 704-984-9560 |
Fishing, amphitheatre, trails, children’s playgrounds, picnic shelter, dock, kayak rental, disc golf course |
Don Montgomery Memorial Park 500 Us 52 North Albemarle, NC 28001 704-984-9571 |
Athletic field, children’s playground, picnic shelter, trails |
EE Waddell Center 621 Wall St. Albemarle, NC 704-984-9568 |
Gym, function rooms, walking path, softball field |
Rock Creek Park Hwy 52 South Albemarle, NC 28001 704-982-1910 |
Swimming, hiking, ball fields, pickleball courts, Carolina Tree Top Challenge, park amenities, picnic shelter, bocce courts, trails |
Badin
Park | Amenities |
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Badin Memorial Park Firehouse Museum, Badin Museum Falls Rd. Badin, NC 28009 704-422-3470 |
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Badin Recreational Park Hwy. 740 Badin, NC 28009 704-422-3470 |
Baseball field, Soccer field |
Pine St. Park Pine St. Badin, NC 28009 704-422-3470 |
Picnic tables |
West Badin Park Sherman St. Badin, NC 28009 |
Playground, basketball court, picnic tables, permanent grill |
Badin Waterfront Park (Coming Soon) |
Walking paths, benches, waterfront views, amphitheater, town commons |
Locust
Park | Amenities |
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Locust City Park (encompassing) Officer Jeff Shelton Memorial Park Officer Jeff Shelton Memorial Drive Locust, NC 28097 704-888-5260 |
Sports Complex four baseball/softball fields, football field, tennis court, two soccer fields, dog park, camping, playground, basketball court, walking trail, state of the art playground and facilities. |
Oakboro
Park | Amenities |
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Long St. Park 626 N. Long St. Oakboro, NC 28129 704-485-3351 |
Community building, nutrition center, soccer field, children’s playground, baseball field |
Oakboro District Park 423 S. Main St. Oakboro, NC 28129 704-485-3351 |
Children’s playground, picnic shelters, pond, gazebo, walking trail, amphitheatre, two baseball fields, two soccer fields, community building |
Oakboro Main St. Park 309 N. Main St. Oakboro, NC 28129 704-485-3351 |
Fountain, concrete benches, walkway |
Stanfield
Park | Amenities |
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Pete Henkel Park Park Drive Stanfield, NC 28163 704-888-2386 |
Basketball court, tennis court, children’s playground, two baseball fields, soccer field, disc golf course |
Stanfield Barn Park (Donated by Pike family) Hwy. 200 Stanfield, NC 28163 704-888-2386 |
Barn, rest area, facilities to come |
Richfield
Park | Amenities |
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Richfield Community Park 245 N. Hwy 49 Richfield, NC 27137 704-463-1308 |
Soccer fields, baseball fields, picnic shelter, walking trail, children’s playground, fishing pond, connection to Falcon Trail |
New London
Park | Amenities |
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New London Town Park 220 N. Main Street, New London, 28127 704-463-5423 |
playground, shelter, picnic tables |
Norwood
Park | Amenities |
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Darrell Almond Community Park Hwy 52 North Norwood, NC 28128 704-474-3416 |
Fishing, walking trail, park amenities, amphitheatre |
Norwood Memorial Park Turner St. Norwood, NC 28128 704-474-3416 |
Basketball court, baseball field, community building |
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