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    If you are in this part of North Carolina make sure to pay a visit to Sims Pond. Man, is there heaps of exciting stuff to do in the vicinity of Sims Pond. Near Sims Pond you come across the Daniel Boone Scout Trail which is a good hiking trail. You'll need more than a day to discover everything Sims Pond has to offer, you can camp at Honey Bear Campground. If only every location had this much outdoors enjoyable things, what a great planet it would be. Price  
   Lake is a perfect lake right next door to Sims Pond, and why not head up to Appalachian Mountain and strap some skis to your feet. A splendid spot for whitewater paddling near Sims Pond is Boone Fork, and on a wonderful day you obtain a delightful vista of Bull Mountain from Sims Pond.
Now, you may assume that's a heap but there's even more amusing stuff to do here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visit Cannon Branch if you're here at Sims Pond; dry warm beds await
 
               you at Blowing Rock Victorian Inn B&B. If you're a golfer then a pleasant close by course is Boone Golf Club; close by Coffey Gap is a good place to go. This lake is so wonderful. Watauga River is a magnificent whitewater spot near Sims Pond; going for a hike on the Yancey Ridge Trail is always a great adventure.
Much precipitation falls at Sims Pond; May is the wettest month with most rain, and December on the other hand is the driest. Hawksnest is a very popular ski area nearby; an exciting thing to have a look at near Sims Pond is Sims Pond. Whohoo, so many enjoyable things in one place! The Blue Ridge Mountains is great!.
During the months of summer, highs typically are in the 70's at Sims Pond, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 40's while Sims Pond nighttime low temperatures all through the winter are in the 10's. And if that's not enough there's heaps more entertaining things to do in the Blue Ridge Mountains. There's so much to do here at Sims Pond that you need to camp here for a while, Camp Sky Ranch is a brilliant location for that, and after a long day outdoors Ridgeway Inn is a good location to spend a night or two. Sims Pond is a beautiful lake in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
This lake is so wonderful. Lakes are such serene places, why not visit Trout Lake near Sims Pond, and there are plenty of folks from Boone here at Sims Pond.

 
Ridgeway Inn, Blowing Rock
3 miles away
Located on Highway 321 at Highway 221 in the heart of the Village of Blowing Rock. Only a few steps to Main Street shopping and restaurants. All our guestrooms have microwaves, refrigerators, coffee m...

Blowing Rock Victorian Inn B&B, Blowing Rock
3 miles away
Maybe you are looking for the pampering of a Bed and Breakfast, maybe you are yearning for the quiet intimacy of a cottage. The Blowing Rock Victorian Inn offers a wonderful combination of the best o...

Current weather conditions at Sims Pond, Blue Ridge Mountains, Watauga County, North Carolina
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Local climate location: BANNER ELK 13 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.1425
Longitude: -81.71833

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These outdoors activities are available near Sims Pond.
 Hotels Near Sims Pond:
Ridgeway Inn, Blowing Rock, 3 miles away
Blowing Rock Victorian Inn B&B, Blowing Rock, 3 miles away
Hillwinds Inn, Blowing Rock, 3 miles away
The Village Inn, Blowing Rock, 3 miles away
Cliffdwellers, Blowing Rock, 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sims Pond:
Honey Bear Campground, Boone, 3 miles away
Camp Sky Ranch, Blowing Rock, 3 miles away
Flintlock Campground, Boone, 4 miles away
Appalachian Campground, Boone, 5 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Sims Pond:
Hawksnest, North Carolina, 8 miles away
      619 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina, 9 miles away
      365 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, 9 miles away
      1200 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Sims Pond:
Boone Fork, Watauga CountyCounty, 2 miles away
      Class III-IV(V+) - 4.5 miles long (Julian Price Park to Watauga)
Watauga River, Watauga CountyCounty, 3 miles away
      Class II-IV - 2 miles long (SR 1557 to North Carolina 105)
Thunderhole Creek, Caldwell CountyCounty, 3 miles away
      Class III+ - 3.5 miles long (Globe Road to Upton)
 National Parks Near Sims Pond:
Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC, 66 miles away
 Trails Near Sims Pond:
Daniel Boone Scout Trail, Caldwell County, 6 miles away
Yancey Ridge Trail, Avery County, 7 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Sims Pond:
Boone Golf Club, Boone, 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Sims Pond:
Price Lake, Watauga CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Trout Lake, Watauga CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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Boone KOA
We have stayed at the Boone KOA several times, and it has always been a pleasant experience. We enjoy feeding the goats and deer, and the campground is a wonderful home base for exploration of the area. ...

Yancey Ridge Trail
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Sugar Mountain
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Down By The River Campground
13 miles away
Campground your home away from home as you enjoy all of the outstanding attractions and breathtaking scenes found nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Large trees and beautiful landscaping frame sites in our campground. Sites are spacious and most are pull-through.

Campground amenities include bath houses with showers and laundry facilities, a recreational center and a smaller pavilion used for outdoor events. We are open from May 1st until October 31st. Nearby attractions include Grandfather Mountain, Linville Falls and Gorge, and the Blue Ridge Parkway, as well as countless hiking trails. For more information, please visit our website at www. Downbytherivercampground.com...

Trout Lake
13 miles away
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Where is trout lake is that near winklers creek? If so I thought it was prohibited to boat there. So if that is not true, respond please I'd appreciate it....

Playmore Beach Campground
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I used to visit playmore beach as a kid, and now take my grandchildren there. It's a great family place to be....

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