The Granville experience is an alternative. An alternative to what you have. A yin, to the everyday yang. Yet this alternative is not far away, but in your own back yard. Steps Away.

Granville County is comprised of over 537 square miles of land and water, providing endless opportunity for recreation. You can enjoy your own space on 5 tranquil lakes, countless hiking trails and bike routes, or you can escape into the Tar River Land Conservancy.

Lake Rogers – Creedmoor (1711 Lake Road – Hwy 56)
Lake Rogers is a shallow lake covering 175 acres. The area offers fishing, boating, hiking, a playground for the kids, and has 4 picnic shelters with other picnic tables scattered throughout the park.

Harris Park – Creedmoor (415 Watson Street)
Open to the public from sunrise to sunset, this park features a large picnic shelter (20×24) with two picnic tables, a playground with swings and benches. Parking is conveniently located in front of the park.

The Gauntlet – Creedmoor (2186 Brassfield Road)
The Gauntlet Fitness & Walking Trail is a 1.1 mile trail outfitted with a variety of fitness stations designed to challenge hikers. The trail is open from dawn to dusk every day throughout the year.

Lake Devin – Oxford (Lake Devin Road)
Open to the public year round, daylight to dark, Lake Devin offers fishing, 2.5 miles of tranquil walking trails, kayaking, dock and boat ramp. This is the perfect place for a family outing or relaxing day.

Wilton Slopes On The Tar River Trail – Oxford (3190 Highway 96)
The Trail is part of an outdoor system that covers over 300 acres and offers over seven miles of walking trails and an extensive paddling trail. It runs, in part, next to the Tar River and links five city parks.

Lake Holt – Butner (1200 Lake Holt Road)
Lake Holt offers great fishing, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boating. Stop by the Lakeside Grill for a bite to eat. Not into fishing? Don’t worry outside the water there is a 10-acre recreation area.

Ledge Creek Forest Conservation Area – Stem (3189 Brogden Road)
The Conservation features five miles of hiking and walking trails. Trails lead past fields being restored to forest and wildflower meadows, older woodland being managed for wildlife habitat, and hardwood forest found on the slopes above Ledge Creek.

For more information on the outdoors in Granville County visit www.visitgranvillenc.com/uniquely-carolina/outdoor…