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Salem Lake Park

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1001 Salem Lake Rd

Winston Salem, NC 27107

+1 (336) 727-8000

https://www.cityofws.org

History

The city acquired 365 acres of watershed and adopted an ordinance regulating fishing in 1948. Salem Lake became part of the city's Recreation and Parks Department in 1967. The Salem Lake Trail was created on land cleared by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.

Specialties

Winston-Salem city park with 365-acre lake and a seven-mile walking trail around the lake. Pier and boat fishing, picnic shelters, playground and restrooms. Must be 16 or over with a North Carolina fishing license to fish.

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4.538 reviews

Mel C.

7/31/2025

I already reviewed Salem Lake just wanted to add more photos Go out enjoy a nice sunset and walk.

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Coco M.

2/9/2025

Walking trails are well maintained and cleared for the many bikers. Goes all around the lake, some areas close to the lake have benches. People were fishing, riding bikes, letting the kids play at...

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Corey S.

9/29/2022

Who knew the first time that I would visit this lake would also prove to be my first-time-ever kayaking?! Brand-new buddies who just moved to Winston-Salem from Idaho snatched me up one hot,...

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Kaity J.

5/29/2022

Salem Lake Park is such a gem of a find. I lived in Marietta, Georgia for a while and became very spoiled with the easy access to trails that run along the Chattahoochee River. When I relocated to...

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