Pee Dee Valley Drive
Follow the Pee Dee River valley between the Badin Lake and Lake Tillery areas.
Piedmont, North Carolina
Follow the Pee Dee River valley between the Badin Lake and Lake Tillery areas. Wooded slopes and the surrounding water landscape make this a useful addition to a Uwharrie-region trip.
Before you go: Check recreation-area access before planning a lakeside stop.
Route map and visitor information: https://nsbfoundation.com/sb/pee-dee-valley-drive/
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.
Piedmont, North Carolina
Follow the Pee Dee River valley between the Badin Lake and Lake Tillery areas. Wooded slopes and the surrounding water landscape make this a useful addition to a Uwharrie-region trip.
Before you go: Check recreation-area access before planning a lakeside stop.
Route map and visitor information: https://nsbfoundation.com/sb/pee-dee-valley-drive/
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.