THE LAKE RALEIGH

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Located in the heart of North Carolina State University’s Centennial Campus and surrounded by 96 acres of protected forest, Lake Raleigh is an oasis for NC State students and the general public.

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It’s not one of the biggest lakes in Raleigh but so peaceful and far from overcrowded, we basically had it all to ourselves when paddleboarding, there were a few other people fishing and kayaking.

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Walnut Creek Trail

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Park Guidelines

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Parking & Access Points:

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