WHY LAKE JOHNSON IS OUR FAVORITE LAKE IN RALEIGH (WALK, KAYAK, RELAX)

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Lake Johnson is peaceful and calming, with plenty of shade and sunny spots and it’s also a great place for getting out on the water, which we love to do with our stand up paddle boards.

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A Scenic Urban Lake Close To Downtown Raleigh, NC State Campus, And Cary.

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A “Nature Break” In The Woods.

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Boat House

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East Loop (3 Miles Paved)

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West Loop (2 Miles Unpaved)

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Lake Activities

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WHY LAKE JOHNSON IS OUR FAVORITE LAKE IN RALEIGH (WALK, KAYAK, RELAX)

Lake Johnson is peaceful and calming, with plenty of shade and sunny spots and it’s also a great place for getting out on the water, which we love to do with our stand up paddle boards.

A Scenic Urban Lake Close To Downtown Raleigh, NC State Campus, And Cary.

Located near NC State University (and just a 10 minute drive from downtown) it’s a popular lake for students to get active, and for locals living in Raleigh.

A “Nature Break” In The Woods.

There’s a lovely three-mile paved greenway loop around the lake, plus a separate two miles of unpaved trail. Biking is allowed only on the greenway trails.

Boat House

At the main entrance (4601 Avent Ferry Rd) there’s a boat house where you can rent canoes, kayaks, sunfish sailboats, stand-up paddle boards, paddleboats and Jonboats. (Seasonal boat rentals!)

East Loop (3 Miles Paved)

It’s completely paved for the entire 3 miles and has helpful signs and mile markers so you have a good idea of where you are at all times.

West Loop (2 Miles Unpaved)

The initial section is easy and flat, but then becomes a little more difficult than the eastern side of the lake and more like a hike, therefore isn’t nearly as busy as the paved one.

Lake Activities

We love stand up paddle boarding and kayaking, it’s one of our favorite family activities, and Lake Johnson is perfect for it – the water is calm and wind has never been an issue.

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