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About Lake Wheeler

Wake County, North Carolina

Lake Wheeler is located at the edge of Raleigh, North Carolina, around 10 miles from the city's heart.

Lake Wheeler is 650 acres wide, and its medium size provides the best of both worlds of both spacious and cozy.

Explore the Outdoors

Residents can launch off of the dock with their boats (both motorized and not), and residents can participate in watersport activities such as skiing and tubing. Swimming and personal watercraft like jet skis are not permitted.

Fishing is allowed on the two designated piers, and bank fishing is not allowed on the shorelines. Anglers can expect to catch largemouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, and bluegill.

Lake Wheeler Park has 150 acres of land and a buffer around the lake area. Residents can rent a boat, pay to launch personal boats and use the fishing rod and reel loaner program. Other amenities here include a small concession stand, a large conference room, picnic rentals, a sand volleyball court, and a playground.

Venture the City life of Raleigh

As the capital of North Carolina, Raleigh has lots to do and see!

Pullen Park was the first public park in North Carolina and remains a great place for families and young children to enjoy the day outside. This park offers paddle boat rentals, carousel rides, playgrounds, train rides, and more! (About 15 minutes)

Raleigh is home to many museums, such as the North Carolina Museum of Art, the Museum of Natural Sciences, and the Marbles Kids Museum. (About 15 minutes for each)

Another great way to see Raleigh is by exploring downtown. Here, you will find amazing and delicious dining options such as Jimmy V’s Osteria + Bar, Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar, and 10th & Terrace for drinks overlooking the pretty city lights. (About 15 minutes for each)

Residents of Lake Wheeler can visit many local restaurants, such as regardless Cafe (about 15 minutes) and Rey’s Restaurant. (about 15 minutes)

Raleigh also offers a great shopping scene, so be sure to visit Crabtree Valley Mall or North Hills. (About 25 minutes for each)

Hospitals and Airports

Raleigh is full of all kinds of amenities for residents. Still, the nearest hospital is WakeMed Cary Hospital (about 20 minutes)l, and the nearest airport is the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. (About 20 minutes) Passengers can fly both commercially and privately, coming in and out of Raleigh-Durham International airport.

Adventure and opportunity

Full of plenty of events and activities and spectacular lakeside views, Lake Wheeler is the perfect place for one to call home.

Lake Overview

    • Ownership
      Public
    • Acreage
      650

    Information

    • Counties: Wake County

    Restrictions

    • Jet skis are allowed.
    • Motorized boats are allowed.

    Amenities

    Marinas
    (919) 387-7011
    565 Farrington Rd
    Apex , NC 27523
    (252) 776-0823
    1865 Eaton Ferry Rd
    Littleton , NC 27850
    (919) 596-2194
    3940 Falls Lake Rd
    Durham , NC 27703
    (252) 492-1426
    1603 Townsville Landing Road
    Henderson, NC 27536
    Golf Courses
    (919) 553-4554
    3300 E Garner Rd
    Clayton, NC 27520
    (919) 934-7502
    585 Reedy Creek Rd
    Four Oaks , NC 27524
    (919) 661-8374
    3224 Auburn Knightdale Rd
    Raleigh, NC 27610
    (919) 550-1919
    400 Riverwood Dr
    Clayton, MT 27527
    (919) 550-0550
    918 Birkdale Dr
    Clayton, NC 27527
    Campgrounds
    (919) 963-6675
    4596 US-301
    Four Oaks , NC 27524
    (919) 362-0586
    3199 N Pea Ridge Rd
    Pittsboro , NC 27312
    (252) 237-0905
    3465 U.S. Hwy 301 N
    Wilson , NC 27893
    Rock Ridge Campground
    (252) 291-4477
    7030 Rock Ridge School Rd
    Sims , NC 27880

    Nearby

    Hospitals
    (919) 585-8000
    2138 NC-42
    Clayton, NC 27520
    Airports
    Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    2400 John Brantley Blvd, Morrisville, NC 27560
    18 miles away
    Bagwell Airport
    1836 Benson Rd, Garner, NC 27529
    35 miles away