Previously the original water source for the City of Raleigh, Lake Raleigh is a sprawling, undiscovered gem less than three miles from Downtown Raleigh. The 75-acre lake and its trails are <strong>open from dawn until dusk</strong>, and there are three areas of public access.

Lake Raleigh's recreation area, located in the heart of NC State's Centennial Campus, offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor exploration — including walks, picnics, disc golf, fishing, non-motorized boating and watersports.

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<h5>Lake Raleigh Coronavirus Update</h5>
All visitors to Lake Raleigh are expected to follow the university's <a href="https://www.ncsu.edu/coronavirus/community-standards/">community standards</a>, as well as <a href="https://covid19.wakegov.com/guidance-for-residents-2/">local</a> and <a href="https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/guidance">statewide</a> laws and regulations.
