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Lake Waccamaw

North Carolina, United States · North America

About Lake Waccamaw

Lake Waccamaw sits on the route: 20 minutes from Whiteville, 54km from South of the Border.

Lake Waccamaw is a town located in North Carolina, United States. With a population of 1,465, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Lake Waccamaw sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lake Waccamaw to your route.

About Lake Waccamaw

Lake Waccamaw is a fresh water lake located in Columbus County in North Carolina. It is the largest of the natural Carolina Bay lakes. Although bay trees (Magnolia virginiana L., Gordonia lasianthus Ellis, and Persea) are present within many Carolina Bays, the term "bay" does not refer to the trees but comes instead

Read more from an early science publication by Glenn (1895), who used the word "bay" (which he described as "lake-like expanses") to refer to these features near the town of Darlington, South Carolina. Lake Waccamaw is fed by four creeks: First, Second, Third, and Big creeks. The outlet forms the Waccamaw River which flows south-southwest to empty into the Atlantic Ocean near Georgetown, South Carolina

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Where is Lake Waccamaw located?

Lake Waccamaw is located in North Carolina, United States, North America. The coordinates are 34.3191 latitude, -78.5000 longitude.

What is the population of Lake Waccamaw?

Lake Waccamaw has a population of approximately 1,465 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,465
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
North Carolina
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
34.3191, -78.5000

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Lake Waccamaw

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

cafe

South of the Border

A massive roadside attraction on I-95 at the North/South Carolina border, famous for its 200-foot Pedro sombrero tower and hundreds of highway billboards.

54 km · about 65 min drive

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