Carolina Bay Lakes Byway
Explore the lake country around Elizabethtown, where farmland and pine woods surround distinctive Carolina bay lakes.
Coastal Plain, North Carolina — Elizabethtown
Explore the lake country around Elizabethtown, where farmland and pine woods surround distinctive Carolina bay lakes. Jones Lake, White Lake and Singletary Lake give the region its character.
Before you go: Check each park or lake's visitor access before adding a stop; recreational access varies.
Route map and visitor information: https://nsbfoundation.com/sb/carolina-bay-lakes-byway/
Current North Carolina road conditions: https://www.drivenc.gov/
Fall color planning: https://www.visitnc.com/fall-colors
Choose an open section using the linked route information. Allow extra time for stops and follow posted signs. On a motorcycle, watch for gravel and wet leaves and use designated pullouts.
Route information reviewed September 10, 2026. Conditions and attraction hours can change.
Coastal Plain, North Carolina — Elizabethtown
Explore the lake country around Elizabethtown, where farmland and pine woods surround distinctive Carolina bay lakes. Jones Lake, White Lake and Singletary Lake give the region its character.
Before you go: Check each park or lake's visitor access before adding a stop; recreational access varies.
Route map and visitor information: https://nsbfoundation.com/sb/carolina-bay-lakes-byway/
Current North Carolina road conditions: https://www.drivenc.gov/
Fall color planning: https://www.visitnc.com/fall-colors
Choose an open section using the linked route information. Allow extra time for stops and follow posted signs. On a motorcycle, watch for gravel and wet leaves and use designated pullouts.
Route information reviewed September 10, 2026. Conditions and attraction hours can change.