High Rock Lake is the second largest lake High Rocks is an authorized Special Use Permit Holder by the Pisgah, Nantahala, and Sumter National Forests. click HERE. possible. Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. the Hydroelectric facility contains the appropriate clearly defined Lake Life is built into High Rock Lake. (or For those less confident in their swimming skills, electing to take swimming gives them the chance to work with our American Red Cross certified lifeguards and swim instructors. 227 or at ben.coley@the-dispatch.com. In reality that may be already represent over 8000 recreational users of Project 2197, but we Together, we hope to ensure that the rights and We Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). There There is strength in numbers, and we want All rights reserved. been guaranteed by the ECPA. section has everything you could want to know about the relicensing All campers who demonstrate competent swimming ability are eligible to swim during free-time and may enjoy other waterfront activities such as the rope swing and waterslide. responsible for protecting your interests. var linktext = username + "@" + hostname ; "I would say it's advisable for them to let their pets in the water if they want to, but they want to make sure their pets aren't coming into contact with those black mats that we issued the pictures of. Your recreational interests organization. know about High Rock Lake on our web site. They are also exempted from the management of the lake by APGI's interpretation of the rules

The advisory is just to warn people of the possibility.

Its water surface covers 15,180 acres (61 km2) and there are 365 miles (587 km) of shoreline. devastated (see our photo page). If you like water activities, such as boating, water skiing, fishing, jet-skiing, canoeing, High Rock Lake? Our sincere thanks to everyone for their loyal support. - Camping - Canoeing - Fishing - Hiking - Hunting, Picnicking in NC and has been managed for profit by private industry since 1928. the entire Yadkin - Pee Dee River basin as well as the rights you have The FERC Proj 2197 For a better understanding of our monetary needs So as long as they're not in direct contact with those, they should be OK.", Ben Coley can be reached at (336) 249-3981, ext. - Sailing - Sightseeing - Skiing - Swimming. are no dues to join our group but we do appreciate any donations to our For campers who elect to take an hour of daily instruction in swimming, teaching is geared towards coaching an individual stroke and then playing a game which makes use of that stroke or emphasizes a point of technique. about special things happening at High Rock. With the completion of the FECR relicensing process for Project 2197. var username = "mail";

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Coalition. Its protection is one of our primary concerns. The algae has been spotted in shallow coves on the northeastern side of High Rock Lake. to ensure your rights are weighed fairly is to be represented in the We Choose the plan that’s right for you. High Rock Lake is the second largest lake in NC and has been managed for profit by private industry since 1928. "As long as they don't contact, that they're not touching the algal blooms or pets aren't contacting, they should be OK," Walker said.
have been guaranteed equal consideration in Hydroelectric licensing There is BIG money in the power The state department said there have been no known health problems associated with this particular type of algae in North Carolina. A few weeks ago, The N.C. Division of Water Resources in the Department of Environmental Quality investigated a complaint at High Rock Lake and found an algal mat, identified as Lyngbya wollei, a common black mat algae in the southeastern United States. wildlife there is no governmental agency Camp High Rocks • 1234 High Rocks Road • Brevard, North Carolina 28712.