Lake Glenville

Lake Glenville is the highest elevation lake east of the Mississippi. It spans 1,470 acres with 26 miles of shoreline surrounded by mountainous rainforest. There are four waterfalls to discover that can only be accessed by boat!

Mill Creek Falls on Lake Glenville

Know Before You Go:

Distance from Asheville: 68 Miles (~1 Hour 20 Minutes)
Lake Size: 1,470 Acres
Access Fee: No Fee
# of Public Access Points: 2 Access Points
Allows Motorized Boats: Yes, Motorized Boats Are Allowed
Parking Availability: Parking Available In Paved Lot Near Access Points
Facilities Available: Vault Toilets Available At Access Points

Suggested Paddle Trip:

PowerHouse Boat Launch To Mill Creek Falls

Trip Length: ~4 Miles (~2 to 4 Hours)
Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Fairly easy paddle from Powerhouse Boat Launch to Mill Creek Falls on Lake Glenville. About 2 miles of paddling each way (4 miles round trip).

Note that Mill Creek Falls is located on private property but an incredible view is publicly accessible from the lake. Be aware of wind conditions for the day which can impact the difficulty level of this paddle. We recommend staying close to shorelines while paddling!

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