WHY IT’S AMAZING
Lake Junaluska is a manmade lake in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC and was formed by damming Richland Creek. It was constructed between 1911 and 1913.
It is named after nearby Mount Junaluska which was named after a Cherokee Chief Junaluska.
Lake Junaluska has opened its dam to draw down the lake, as it does every few years to allow for silt removal as well as repairs, maintenance and litter cleanup. We happened to be here during the draw down. It was a wonderful experience to listen to the sound of the water coming off the dam.
As you can see from the pictures you can get right up to the dam. There is also a road and walking sidewalk above the dam.
Address:
1630-1908 County Rd, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745
Operating Hours:
Daily from Dusk till Dawn
Price:
Free
Neighborhood:
Lake Junaluska, NC
Travel Tips:
There is ample parking and the walk to the dam is a very short and easy walk.
The Junaluska Dam Park has lots of grass space for picnics and beach space for fishing.
The dam is about 27 miles west of Asheville, NC.
This is a nice stop to let your kids stretch their legs and burn some energy – whether running around in the grass, skipping rocks in the water or fishing.
Don’t forget the bug spray to keep various bugs from ruining your day.
Take care of your skin and apply sunscreen! You will thank me later in life!!
If you are traveling with your pet, ensure they stay hydrated with the Sirius Groom Pet Water Bottle.
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