Harris Lake was built by Carolina Power and Light for the primary purpose of cooling the Progress Energy’s Shearon Harris nuclear power plant. 680 acres of the lake are leased by Progress Energy to Harris Lake Park, which is open 8 a.m. to sunset seven days a week. The park offers campsites, a pier for fishing, a playground, and a small launch site for kayaks and canoes. The lake is a popular fishing destination thanks in part to its warmer waters and the fact that it contains more than the average amount of speckled trout and largemouth bass. Hiking and biking trails in the area are also said to be very well maintained.

Harris Lake, 2112 County Park Drive, New Hill, NC 27562, Phone: 919-387-4342

Plan Your Trip

Get Ready to Go!

Need some more help?


Read our Reservations & Travel Planning Tips guide.