Davidson County has a wide variety of recreational
activities awaiting you. There are attractions like the Denton FarmPark and High Rock Lake,
a wide
variety of parks that include Boone’s Cave Park, and activities that include golfing, tennis, cycling, hunting,
fishing, walking, hiking and camping.
Recreational attractions
Boone's Cave Park
This 110 acre county park has recently undergone
renovations that include trails and access to the Yadkin
River! Legend says that Daniel Boone was only 16 when
his family settled on the banks of the Yadkin River in the
spring of 1750. The park includes a picnic area, several
hiking trails, a 1700's style cabin, and a small cave thought to be Daniel Boone's hideout. Some three dozen species of native wildflowers
can be seen here including Rhododendron, Mountain
Laurel and, at over 160 feet, the state's tallest Eastern Cottonwood tree. A visit to the park is a perfect outing for school or church groups seeking an opportunity that combines fun and a living history experience.
Boone's Cave Park is now listed on the North Carolina Birding Trail! Weekly nature walks are offered Saturdays at 11am and 1pm from April through September. Visit our calendar pages for special park events throughout the year.
Brochures about Boone's Cave Park:
Boone's Cave Park Brochure (PDF)
Building a 1740's Log Cabin...250 years later (PDF)
Complimentary admission
Park hours are 8 am to sunset daily
2552 Boone's Cave Park Road, Lexington
(off Hwy 150 in Churchland)
336-242-2285
Denton FarmPark
Take a walk back in time through acres of open pastures
and long meadows framed by oak forests. The Park
features a 1 ½ mile railroad called the "Handy Dandy"
encircling the Park's 15 restored buildings including a
country store, post office, radio museum, Aunt Fannie’s
Doll Museum and blacksmith shop. It's an opportunity to explore history! Over 500 campsites
also are located on the 140 acre park. The Park hosts
three events annually - The Southeast Old Thresher's
Reunion, Denton Bluegrass Festival and The Doyle
Lawson and Quicksilver's Bluegrass Music Festival.
Admission is charged for events
1366 Jim Elliot Road, Denton
www.threshers.com
336-859-2755.
High Rock Lake, Tuckertown Lake and the Yadkin River
High Rock Lake was the site of the world-famous BASS Master's Classic fishing tournament in 1995 and 1998. BASS returns to High Rock for another tournament in May 2007. Stretching for over 10 miles, High Rock Lake is undoubtedly one of Davidson County's finest treasures. With more than 350 miles of shoreline dotted with weekend cottages as well as permanent homes, the lake offers boating, swimming, skiing and fishing.
Along the southern edge of Davidson County, is Tuckertown Lake, a recreational lake with little development along its shore.
Supplying the abundant waters for High Rock and Tuckertown Lakes is the Yadkin River, which flows from our Northern most edge to the Southern tip. A leisurely day long canoe trip from Highway 64 to the Wil-Cox Bridge near I-85 takes you over small rapids, through undeveloped river banks, and down to the nationally significant historic Trading Ford and York Hill Civil War battle site.
Visitors to our county can take advantage of the numerous campgrounds, abundant angling opportunities, scenic picnic areas, public swim areas, beautiful parks, public hunting areas, and free state-operated boat ramps located throughout the river and lake system.
Most facilities close at sunset.
For information on river levels, contact Alcoa Power Generating Incorporated
Unique Watercraft
1025 NC Hwy 8, Lexington 336-798-7771
Canoe and kayak sales and outfitting, information about weekly group paddling events
www.uniquewatercraft.com
For information on licensing, contact NC Wildlife at www.ncwildlife.org or 1-888-2HUNTFISH
Fish Guides
Carl Benton
250 High Rock Road, Denton, NC 27239
www.rawhideoutfitters.com
336-859-4366
Maynard Edwards
437 Stratford Road, Lexington, NC 27292
336-249-6782
Boat Rentals
High Rock Lake Boat Dock Marina
5981 Hwy 8, Lexington
www.hrbdm.com
336-357-5906
High Rock Lake Marina & Campground
93 camp sites plus cabins.
800-382-3239
Yadkin-Pee Dee River Canoe Trail
A 230-mile water trail designated by the North Carolina
Division of Parks and Recreation, this trail begins in
Wilkesboro and runs through Davidson County to the
South Carolina Border.
In Davidson County, you can put your canoe in at the US
Highway 64 access, canoe south to Boone's Cave Park
and then downstream through gamelands and
backwaters, keeping watch for shorebirds and eagles.
On an alternative outing you could start at the old Wil-Cox
Bridge on Highway 29, float downstream onto High Rock
Lake and camp or picnic. The river is generally wide,
smoothly flowing and is suitable for canoeists of all ages
and experience levels.
.
www.lakesproject.org
Hunting
Abundant natural resources make Davidson County an
attractive destination for both hunters and fishermen.
From September through December, good hunting is
excellent for mallard, blacks, blue bill, wood ducks and bufflehead. Watch for eagles gliding majestically over the
water on air currents!
For information on licensing, contact NC Wildlife at
1-888-2HUNTFISH
Recreational Activities in Davidson County
Cycling
For those more energetic, pack your wheels and tour our winding back roads on bicycle. Both competitive riders and casual cyclists will find the terrain friendly and the scenery exceedingly agreeable.
Together with the Piedmont Triad Council of Governments
staff, cycling enthusiasts have compiled their favorite routes into one map. It has been submitted to the NC Department
of Transportation for consideration as official cycling routes
for Davidson County, but until it is ublished, you may
download this copy for your use!
Click here for Davidson County Cycling Map. (pdf)
Golf
Colonial Country Club (private)
7047 Colonial Club Drive, Thomasville
336-472-7715
Lexington Golf Club (public)
200 Country Club Drive, Lexington
www.lexingtongolfshop.com
336-248-3950
Meadowlands Golf Course (public)
582 Motsinger Road, Winston Salem
336-769-1011
Salem Glen Country Club (private)
1000 Glen Day Drive, Clemmons
www.salemglen.com
336-712-0303
Sapona Country Club (private)
439 Beaver Creek Road, Lexington
www.saponacc.com
336-956-6245
Winding Creek Golf Course (public)
72 Winding Creek Golf Road, Thomasville
336-475-5580
Davidson County has over 20 county,
municipal, and neighborhood parks. These are just a few…
Childers Park
Large picnic shelter. Children's playground. Basketball
and volleyball courts.
100 Swing Dairy Road, Lexington
336-248-3960
Doak Sk8park
A skate park with cutting edge equipment partially
funded by a grant from the foundation of legendary
skate boarder Tony Hawk.
Complimentary admission, with prior Recreation
Department permit
301 West Main Street, Thomasville
336-475-4280
Finch Park
Features include the Kimberly Clark playground, picnic
shelters, basketball court, baseball, softball and soccer
fields, fishing, gazebo, amphitheater, walking trail.
Paul Beck Road, I-85 Exit 94, Lexington
336-248-3960
Grimes Park
Walking trail, children's playground, tennis court, gazebo
25 Hege Drive, Lexington
336-248-3960
Harrison Memorial Park
Enjoy the fresh country air in the pavilion in the center
of the
park
20 West Salisbury St. Denton
336-859-4231
Lake Thom-A-Lex
Newly renovated, you can fish and canoe on this large
lake between Lexington and Thomasville. The park
also includes
a large children’s playground and picnic shelters.
700 Yokeley Road, Lexington
336-731-6052
Veteran's Memorial Park
A salute to the contributions of the city's veterans with
Howitzers on display
20 Stadium Drive, Thomasville
336-472-4422
Camping
Denton Farmpark
Over 500 campsites with full hook-ups.
1366 Jim Elliot Road, Denton
www.threshers.com
336- 859-2755
High Rock Lake Marina & Campground
93 camp sites plus cabins
800-382-3239
CrossWinds Family Campground
Coming June 2008
Do you imagine camping among trees, blue Carolina sky, and the sounds of birds? You’ll find all this and more waiting for you on 35 acres located just off I85 at the Yadkin River. CrossWinds Family Campground will offer 75 sites (60 x 60 and 60 x 70) with amenities that include full hook-ups at each site (water, sewer, electricity, cable and wireless internet) as well as firewood, ice and propane. On site facilities will include bath houses, washers and dryers, picnic shelters, swimming pool, walking paths, and a playground. Sites will be available for day to day rentals.
160 Campground Lane, Linwood
336-586-2472
For information about local recreation camps, leagues
and classes, contact these recreation departments.
Lexington Parks and Recreation Department
336-248-3960
Thomasville Parks and Recreation Department
336-475-4280
Davidson County Parks and Recreation Department
336-242-2285
This information was compiled using information provided by various destinations and sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, TRIP can not assume responsibility for changes or omissions. Please confirm information with your destination prior to visiting.
