Lynwood Lake

Lake

Greensboro, NC

Lynwood Lakes offers members fishing, boating, swimming, and shelter reservations across its 52-acre main lake and 10-acre little lake.

  • members seeking fishing and boating access
  • water skiing, kayaking, paddle boarding, or swimming
  • Lynco members reserving the beach-area shelter

UNCG Piney Lake

Lake

Greensboro, NC

UNCG Piney Lake offers 40+ acres near Pleasant Garden with canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, hiking, and disc golf.

  • UNCG students or Kaplan Center members seeking no-additional-cost outdoor recreation
  • First-time stand-up paddleboarding
  • Canoeing, kayaking, paddle boats, or catch-and-release fishing

Lake Brandt Greenway

Lake

Greensboro, NC

Lake Brandt Greenway offers Greensboro access to Lake Brandt Marina and a mapped network of multi-use and hiking-only trails.

  • walking or hiking on named trails
  • multi-use trail recreation
  • visiting Lake Brandt Marina

Woods' Lake

Lake

High Point, NC

Woods' Lake offers no-cost fishing on private property where anglers do not need a fishing license.

  • Families seeking a no-cost fishing location
  • Children who need a place to fish
  • Anglers targeting bass, brim, crappie, catfish or carp

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FAQ

Can anyone use Lynwood Lake?

Lynwood Lake is intended for members, including access to its private beach and shelter area. Nonmembers should not assume unrestricted lake access or shelter reservations.

How much is a Lynwood Lake shelter reservation?

The shelter reservation deposit is $50 for Lynco members.

Do I need a fishing license at Woods' Lake?

No. Its private-property fishing access does not require a state fishing license, and fishing is available from sunup to sundown.

Is UNCG Piney Lake open for recreation?

The posted hours state that Piney Lake is closed until March 20, 2027. Access is also intended for eligible UNCG students and Kaplan Center members.