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Lake Adger

Columbus, North Carolina — Polk County.

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371Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 142754571).

Location & fast facts

Where Lake Adger is in North Carolina

The red circle marks Lake Adger.

Fast facts

About Lake Adger

  • County: Polk
  • Nearest city: Columbus (about 1.5 mi from the lake)
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 347 mi from Jacksonville and 359 mi from Tallahassee, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (North Carolina: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in North Carolina

Official NCWRC pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Camping. 11 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Lake Adger shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Lake Adger Boating Access Area (Boat launch)11 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Lake Adger Boating Access Area
    Boat launch · Columbus

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 142754571), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: NCWRC Boating Access Areas. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Lake Adger

We found 11 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lake Adger, 2 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

5 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in North Carolina

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (35.3374, -82.2050). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lake Adger. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Lake Adger

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/New_York), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Lake Adger Boating Access AreaColumbusNC Wildlife Resources CommissionBoat ramp · Yes ramp—No feeBoating35.3370, -82.2307

    NCWRC Boating Access Areas

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Lake Adger

    How big is Lake Adger?

    Lake Adger covers about 371 acres in Columbus, North Carolina (Polk County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Lake Adger?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Lake Adger Boating Access Area. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Lake Adger?

    Yes. We list 11 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 2 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Lake Adger?

    Lake Adger touches Columbus in Polk County, North Carolina.

    Share a tip or fishing report

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