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A Day on the Lake | Lake Glenville
Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: 2021/10 – October | Photograph By: Susan Renfro
No matter the season, Lake Glenville extends its aquatic siren call far beyond the confines of the Plateau.
Why not take to the water on a beautiful fall day in the mountains?
Viewing the vibrant fall colors while taking a leisurely lake cruise offers a different perspective of the season. Signal Ridge Marina on beautiful Lake Glenville on Highway 107 in Glenville has everything you need to treat yourself to a day on the lake.
During the summer, Signal Ridge hums with all kinds of activities, from boat rentals to water sports.
In the fall, as the weather and water cools, lake life takes on a more leisurely pace.
Signal Ridge is open until October 15, after which they close for the season. Signal Ridge offers pontoon and tritoon (for those wanting a bit of a speedier pace) rentals for daily or longer term use. Pets are welcome so there is no need to leave Fido at home. You can enjoy a fall cruise with the entire family.
Lakeshore Marina also offers long term rentals of pontoons as well as boats with higher horsepower, perfect for those renting a home on the lake. Offering full concierge service, they will deliver and pickup your boat so your only concern will be what to take along on your picnic. They are open during the entire month of October.
Picturesque Lake Glenville sits nestled among the surrounding mountains and is beautiful any time of year, but there’s something special about seeing the fiery leaves reflected in a clear mountain lake. Lake Glenville offers 26 miles of shoreline and three waterfalls that can only be viewed from the lake: Mill Creek Falls, Norton Falls and Hurricane Falls. Bring your favorite picnic and enjoy a few hours on the lake and you’ll feel your cares melting away.
If you’d prefer to enjoy the lake from the shore or have your own boat, Lake Glenville has additional public access and recreation areas, located on the north end of the lake.
The access areas, Powerhouse Access Area and Pine Creek Access area have boat ramps, launching docks, and restrooms for your convenience.
The recreation areas, Three Pines Recreation Area and Ralph J. Andrews Recreation Park have picnic tables, beach access and restrooms. Ralph Andrews Park has a boat ramp and camping available as well.
For more information on Lake Glenville and to view or download a Lake Glenville map, visit the Signal Ridge website at signalridge.com. You may also call them at (828) 743-2143. Lakeshore Marina’s website is lakeshoremarina-nc.com or you may call them at (828) 743-9998.
