Beaver Lake is a smaller, 65-acre man-made reservoir located in the mountains near Asheville, North Carolina. Although the lake is private and maintained by the community around it, public access is available for a fee. Canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats are available for rent, and fishing is catch and release only.

The lake also boasts a 10-acre wetland on the east side that houses a bird sanctuary popular with local and visiting bird watchers. Songbirds of all types, butterflies, hawks, and waterfowl can all be spotted here. The Asheville Yacht Club can often be seen sailing their remote-controlled sail boats in a specially designated area.

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