Located on the Virginia/North Carolina border between Route 95 and Route 85, Lake Gaston’s 20,300 acres encompass portions of Halifax, Northampton and Warren Counties in North Carolina and Brunswick and Mecklenburg Counties in Virginia.  Our mild climate attracts many tourists and new residents with an average winter temperature of 42.4 degrees and an average summer temperature of 76.5 degrees.  

Activities abound for everyone; both young and old discover a pleasure perfect paradise for vacation or year round living.  Businesses around the lake provide for the needs of a waterfront community with quality products and services.  Recreational, cultural and educational opportunities are available.  And with easy access to the interstates, Lake Gaston offers a quieter paced lifestyle with just a short drive to all the benefits of urban living.   

Whether you come to visit or to stay, we hope your time at Lake Gaston is both fulfilling and memorable. 

Winners of the 2008 Battle of the Barbecue

Culinary Category:

1st Place – Leslie Deaton – Carolina Cookers

2nd Place – Joe Peterson – Down Home Cookers

3rd Place – Earl Fowler – Minute Men Cookers

4th Place – David Burke – King Cooker

Showmanship Category: 

1st Place – Steve Ivey - Nothin Butt Fun Cook Team

2nd Place – Earl Fowler – Minute Men Cookers