Neighborhoods / Davidson County
High Rock Lake
Lake area in Davidson & Rowan Counties
- Typical prices
- $300k – $1.5M
- Best for
- Waterfront and lake-view living
- Commute
- 30 min to Winston-Salem · 35 min to High Point
About the neighborhood
Coves, docks and weekend boating 30 minutes from Winston-Salem
High Rock Lake is the second-largest lake in North Carolina, a 15,000-acre Yadkin River reservoir south of Lexington with hundreds of miles of shoreline. The Davidson County side is where most Triad buyers look: coves off Old Linwood Road, Southmont and the Healing Springs area, with everything from older fishing cottages to custom lake homes with docks and lifts.
It is a 30-minute drive to Winston-Salem and 35 to High Point, which makes year-round living workable. Water levels, dock permits and shoreline rules matter here, and so does understanding which coves hold depth in a dry year — details Steve walks through with every lake buyer.
High Rock Lake on the map
The ZIP codes that make up this area, with roads, parks and landmarks. Click the map to enable scroll zoom.
Highlights
This area is great for
Waterfront
This area is great for
Boating & fishing
This area is great for
Quiet
Characteristics
Transportation
NC-8 and Old Linwood Road connect the lake to Lexington and I-85; US-52 runs north to Winston-Salem. Everything is by car, and the far coves add real minutes to any trip.
Services
Groceries and services are in Lexington and Southmont; marinas, boat ramps and lakeside restaurants dot the shoreline. Boone's Cave Park and the Yadkin River greenway are the public outdoor spots, and Lexington's barbecue is the local tradition.
Character
Relaxed and water-focused. Weekends mean boats, docks and fish fries; weekdays are quiet. A mix of full-time residents, retirees and second-home owners from the Triad and Charlotte.
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | Levels | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Davidson High | Public | High | Davidson County Schools |
| West Davidson High | Public | High | |
| Central Davidson Middle | Public | Middle | |
| Southmont Elementary | Public | Elementary |
Schools are listed by proximity and typical assignment. Zones change — always confirm the address with the district before you write an offer.
Nearby
- High Rock Lake marinas
- Boone's Cave Park
- Lexington barbecue