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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If you crave getting back to the water or among the woods, or are looking for relaxation or nature based exercise, check this place out. It’s our favorite of all the lakes in Raleigh and is fun for the entire family.

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

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Lake Johnson Park comprises more than 300 acres of land surrounding the 150-acre lake.

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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!)

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The east side of the lake is the main heavily trafficked trail and where the boat house and main car park is located.

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Across the road from the boat house you’ll see another trail head. This trail is unpaved and a more natural walk in the woods.

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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.

If you crave getting back to the water or among the woods, or are looking for relaxation or nature based exercise, check this place out. It’s our favorite of all the lakes in Raleigh and is fun for the entire family.

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.

Lake Johnson Park comprises more than 300 acres of land surrounding the 150-acre lake.

A “Nature Break” In The Woods.

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!)

LAKE JOHNSON ACTIVITIES

The east side of the lake is the main heavily trafficked trail and where the boat house and main car park is located.

LAKE JOHNSON TRAILS

East Loop (3 Miles Paved) -

Across the road from the boat house you’ll see another trail head. This trail is unpaved and a more natural walk in the woods.

West Loop (2 Miles Unpaved)

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