Our FAVORITE local gem is the Quarry at Carrigan Farms. Smarties, we kid you not, this is the best summer swimming spot in the Greater Charlotte area. CSP {LOVES} the Quarry!
Located just outside Charlotte in Mooresville, The Quarry is fed by an underground spring and rimmed in rock that rises to 70 feet – it’s absolutely stunning. The water is emerald green and blue with gray granite cliffs and a white, sandy beach – it’s perfect for a family picnic and swimming on a hot Carolina day. What I love about the Quarry is it has no age barriers – kids ages 4 (I recommend this outing if all of your kids can swim) all the way through high school and college will enjoy the Quarry just as much as you do. Your entire fam will enjoy cliff jumping, swimming, lounging, volleyball, and more.
They also have a super cool rope swing, but you have to be able to do a pull-up to pass the test. This is for kids and adults alike, so get your abs in shape before you head up there!
This is also a fun birthday party spot – think 13th birthday, 16th birthday (Team Smarty hosting one in a few weeks!), family reunion, etc. My go-to activity when we have company in town is to pack up a cooler and haul everyone up to the quarry – it gets everyone out of my house and good and tired from a full day of fun in the sun!
For those of you not familiar, read our Smarty tips on how to do the Quarry HERE.
NEW Open Swim Dates/Times for Summer 2019:
On most days, The Quarry is open for swimming fun! Open most Sundays through Fridays from 10a-3p (always check their calendar here before planning your trip). They are open many Saturdays for night swims as well, super fun!
Cost:
Cost is $15 per person, cash and/or check only.
You can find the Quarry at Carrigan Farms at:
The Quarry
1213 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy
Mooresville, NC 28115
704-664-1450
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