July FSO Celebrate on the Water!
July 4, 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us for a 2-mile out-and-back paddle on Lake Reidsville from the boat launch. We’ll meet by 9:00 am at Lake Reidsville boat launch parking lot at end of drive at 639 Water Works Road, Reidsville, NC (GPS 36.292319, -79.681932).
DRBA is celebrating the 250th Birthday of America! We welcome you to enjoy the paddle by coming in patriotic dress and/or decorate your water craft in a patriotic theme. These are optional suggestions and not a requirement. You are asked to have decorations that can get wet and not deteriorate so we do not leave any debris in/on the lake. There will be opportunity to answer USA 250 trivia questions for prizes. We respectively request political statements be limited to tastefully celebrating this milestone birthday of our country. Thank you in advance for honoring this request.
Lake Reidsville is a 750-acre reservoir located in Rockingham County, North Carolina. Outing coordinator Wayne Kirkpatrick says “Lake Reidsville is a perfect place for a relaxed paddle. The lake is bordered by dense foliage and the serpentine shoreline offers continuous opportunity to view wildlife.”
Dress in synthetic fabric, be prepared to get wet, and bring boat, paddles, and life jacket for each boater, snacks, and water. Participants are required to sign a waiver.
Outings of the Dan River Basin Association are free and open to the public.
FSO Coordinator contact – Wayne Kirkpatrick | wynbtyk@embarqmail.com | (540) 570-3511
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Directions
To 639 Water Works Road, Reidsville, NC: Approaching Reidsville from US 29 Business, traveling North, turn left onto Water Works Road, turn left into Lake Reidsville Park, follow the driveway to the boat launch parking area.
Leaving Reidsville on US 29 Business, traveling South, turn right onto Water Works Road, turn left into Lake Reidsville Park, follow the driveway to the boat launch parking area.
From Rt. 220, North or South, take Rt. 158 toward Reidsville, turn left onto US 29 Business, traveling South, turn right onto Water Works Road, turn left into Lake Reidsville Park, follow the driveway to the boat launch parking area.
