Lake Lookout

Catawba County, NC

The Piedmont area of North Carolina is home to the waterfront lifestyle jewel that is Lookout Shoals Lake. The residents in the area's gated neighborhoods refer to the 1,300-acre reservoir fondly as Lake Lookout.

Less than 60 miles separate Lake Lookout from Charlotte in North Carolina, which is located between the cities of Hickory and Statesville.

Hangout on Lookout

The vast body of water provides lots of room for boating, sailing, swimming, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and jet skiing. The slender arms and bays make excellent kayaking and canoeing locations. Two boat launch sites provide public access to the lake.

Anglers pursuing largemouth bass, crappie, panfish, and several catfish species frequently visit the lake. Every year, striped bass are restocked.

What to Lookout for Around the Lake

From Riverbend Park down to the new access location, a walking and hiking route will be built along the shoreline. A portage trail will be built around the Lookout Shoals Dam and a tailrace fishing area will be established. The 450-acre Riverbend Park has 12 miles of paths that meander between upland forest and marsh animal habitat. Pond fishing is possible in a small fishing lake.

A magnificent wildlife environment with an undulating landscape, dense forest cover, and flowing streams surrounds River Oaks Golf Club. The previous course layout underwent major renovations, and the new championship layout makes the most of nature's beauty. It promises to be a beautiful and entertaining Stateville golf trip with plenty of danger and reward for players of all skill levels. Bermuda fairways and Bentgrass greens are present. Being only ten minutes from Rock Barn, the course makes for a fun 36-hole day.

Essentials

If ever in need of medical attention Catawba Valley Medical Center is under 20 minutes away.

Whether you’re traveling near or far Charlotte Douglas International Airport is your best bet with it under 65 miles away. Residents can also visit the nearby Westpark Shopping Center and various local restaurants, such as Catawba Comfort Kitchen.

Explore Charlotte

With a rich history of culture and the arts, Charlotte is the ideal location if the arts are your thing. More than 50 artists worldwide, including some local North Carolina artists, have pieces at the South Park area's Anne Neilson Fine Art.

In Charlotte, the center of all things professional sports, fans may congregate to see one of the many renowned teams play in an exciting game. Take in a sporting event with your family and friends, such as a Charlotte Hornets basketball game, a Charlotte Knights baseball game, a Charlotte Checkers hockey game, a Charlotte FC soccer match, NASCAR, or PGA golf.

Relaxing and Calm Lake Life

Those looking for a place to relax will love living the lake life on Lake Lookout.