The Top 8 Lakes around Butner
Looking to visit the best lakes around Butner? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Butner’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 20, 2025
Falls Lake is a 12,410-acre reservoir and is the main source of drinking water for the city of Raleigh and the surrounding communities. The lake provides many recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking, camping, hiking, and biking.
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Leading from Rogers Road to the Rolling View Recreation Area, this part of the Falls Lake Trail uses the same route as the Mountain-to-Sea Trail. While hiking through dense forest, …
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This section of the Falls Lake Trail starts at the Hickory Hill Boat Ramp, where you can get picturesque views of the lake and take great photos. From here, the …
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This viewpoint from the northern end of the Rolling View Recreation Area offers an expansive view over Falls Lake. You can see across the water to the Sandling Beach Recreation …
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The Horton Grove Nature Preserve is a natural area known for its diverse ecosystems and well-maintained trails, leading through the area. It has a size of about 708 acres and …
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