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Lake Gaston Dam
9commentsThis is a huge parking area, with wooded trails, and there is also a nearby overlook.
- Best time
- 24/7 Best times: Late afternoons and early evenings are best, or meet in town…
- Crowd
- All types of guys.
- Watch out
- It can be a little busy on the weekends, but again the trails provide even more privacy.
- Last verified
- Not yet · updated 2008
Wheelchair: Not accessible
The guide
Where exactly
From I-95, go west on US158 approximately 9 miles, and turn right on Thelma Road. Go approx. 1.5 miles on Thelma Road, and turn left on Jack Brown Road. Follow Jack Brown Road approx. 2 miles and it curves sharp right onto Johnny Faulcon Road. Proceed past the sign saying "State Road Maintainence ends", and the large parking lot will be on the left, or keep straight to the dam overlook. The parking lot is huge, and there are also wooded trails for more privacy. Cross street: Jack Brown Road
Cruisiest spot: Large parking area is best, but trails can be active too.
When to go
24/7 Best times: Late afternoons and early evenings are best, or meet in town anytime and go here for fun.
Sunset today · Sunrise tomorrow
Etiquette
Be discreet because families and boaters use the area too.
Safety
It can be a little busy on the weekends, but again the trails provide even more privacy. No warnings now, as Sheriff's Department rarely visits, and no city police presence here.
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Comments
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Visitor ·
We will be having a long weekend coming up so I'll be heading down to the damm to do some fishing and to see whats going on. I hope the weather will be good as well as the views
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Visitor ·
Hey Travelfun, let me know when you are heading up to the dam next.
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antbody want to meet here email the day and time
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Visitor ·
construction is done & it's open again. Should pick up again now. Used to be a good place to go to meet or meet elsewhere & go there for fun.
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Visitor ·
went to the dam today they are doing construction their cant get in
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Visitor ·
been there twice now.....nothing! how can it get a "1" when does this place get going? any place else locally thats has 'action' going on?
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Visitor ·
Looking to meet smaller-built white/hispanic guys my age & younger who want to be taken care of. Will be there Friday afternoon, 09/15/06.
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it's kinda hit & miss......word of mouth will help things pick up.
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Hey guys, live nearby RR. can meet you.. am versatile.
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