— canoeing, kayaking, & Tubing —

Yadkin County is home to both the Yadkin River and Lake Hampton at Yadkin Memorial Park, offering many opportunities for water adventures.

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Yadkin Memorial Park offers recreation and fun for the entire family, with a playground, walking path, picnic shelters, and Lake Hampton. Lake Hampton is 140 acres of water for fishing, relaxation, and fun. Canoe and paddle boat rentals are available on site.

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Shoals Access Park
GPS Coordinates: N 36.16.18 W 80.43.23
Maintained by: Pilot Mountain State Park
Distance to next access point: 6.9 miles
Conditions: dirt and gravel road entrance, limited parking
Facilities: none

Donnaha Access Park
GPS Coordinates: N 36.12.95 W 80.26.02
Maintained by: Yadkin County Recreation Dept
Distance to next access point: 6.6 miles
Conditions: dirt and gravel entrance road, moderate parking
Facilities: bathroom

Huntsville Access Park
GPS Coordniates: N 36.05.56 W 80.30.98
Maintained by: N/A
Distance to next access point: 10.8 miles
Conditions: dirt/rock entrance, limited parking
Facilities: none

Yadkin/Shore Access Park
GPS Coordinates: N 36.15.45 W 80.31.05
Maintained by: Yadkin Co. Recreation Dept
Distance to next access point: 5.0 miles
Conditions: primitive access, moderate parking
Facilities: no bathroom, camping permitted, water pump