Come See Us in Lake Lure!

The Town of Lake Lure is open and welcoming visitors. Please be aware that we are still undergoing recovery efforts so you will see work taking place around town and on the Lake. You may have to pause for trucks or workers at times but the views are worth the wait. 

There are a number of attractions that are open in the area. Check out Places to Stay in the area for hotels, lodges, bed & breakfasts, establishments are open for business!  Visit our Lake Lure Restaurant Guide to select a great place to eat. Our local businesses greatly appreciate your patronage!  Please visit the area and encourage others to visit as well.  

Here are some of the Town Parks that are currently open to the public.  

• Dittmer-Watts Nature Trails

• Lake Lure Green Space

• Pool Creek Picnic Park

These amenities are in Lake Lure and are open to the public.

• Youngs Mountain

• Rumbling Bald Golf Courses

• Chimney Rock State Park – Rumbling Bald Access

The Town has been approved for a grant for a replacement playground which will be placed in Morse Park in June.  Stay tuned for some exciting upcoming events that will be held in this area in the coming months. We hear that the Easter Bunny may be making a visit there soon!

Ongoing work is also taking place at Buffalo Creek Park, Weed Patch Mountain and Upper Boulder Trails by the National Guard, Carolina Climbers Coalition, Rutherford Outdoor Coalition, EcoForesters and AmeriCorps. We cannot thank them enough for their time and support!  

Please stay tuned for updates as these additional parks and trails reopen and check out our Events Calendar for activities you may wish to attend. 

NOTE TO TRAVELERS: 

• Highway 64/74A Between Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Village: As of April 2025, Highway 64/74A between Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Village is closed as a result of the impacts of Hurricane Helene.  The road is only open to residents, property and business owners, and approved construction workers. A checkpoint is in place at The Hickory Nut store just beyond The Geneva Motel.  Only those with approved passes are allowed through. For questions please contact Chimney Rock Village. 

• NC DOT updates on Highway 64: A temporary road is expected to be open between Chimney Rock and Hendersonville by April 30, 2026.  Please visit the following link for details from the NC Department of Transportation:  https://drivenc.gov/?type=incident&id=715074