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Take a dip in the Quarry at Carrigan Farms. How to book a reservation for open swim season.

If you’re looking for a unique spot to cool off this summer, a popular Lake Norman area swimming spot will be back open for the season soon.

Located about 30 miles outside of Charlotte, the Quarry at Carrigan Farms in Mooresville will be open to swimmers starting next week, and reservations are already open.

Carrigan Farms offers open swim, strawberry picking, fishing and farm-to-table dining.
Carrigan Farms offers open swim, strawberry picking, fishing and farm-to-table dining. Carrigan Farms

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing day in the water or an adventurous summer excursion, the quarry will be open for swimmers of all ages to dive or rope swing in. Guests will also be able to catch and release fish in the ponds with their own gear during open swim season.

For the upcoming open swim season, Carrigan Farms will also offer food, drinks and desserts with a rotating menu at its farm-to-table restaurant, such as the Quarry Burger, scratch-made pizza and ice cream.

Carrigan Farms offer foods, drinks and desserts with a rotating menu at its farm-to-table restaurant, such as the Quarry Burger, scratch-made pizza and ice cream.
Carrigan Farms offer foods, drinks and desserts with a rotating menu at its farm-to-table restaurant, such as the Quarry Burger, scratch-made pizza and ice cream. Carrigan Farms

Lifeguards are on duty during open swim, and all visitors entering the water must wear a life jacket unless they pass the farm’s swim test.

Open Swim begins at the quarry the weekend of May 20. In June, the quarry will be open daily.

How to make a reservation

Reservations are required and can be made online at https://www.carriganfarms.com/open-swim/. Prices start at $20 and vary by day and time. Reservations are required and are available through June 14. Additional dates and times will be added two weeks in advance.

Open swim reservations are now open for the Quarry at Carrigan Farms.
Open swim reservations are now open for the Quarry at Carrigan Farms. Carrigan Farms

Carrigan Farms

Location: 1213 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville NC 28115

Open swim hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 3:45-sunset

Instagram: @carrigan_farms

This story was originally published May 8, 2023 at 2:02 PM.

Chyna Blackmon
The Charlotte Observer
Chyna Blackmon was a service journalism reporter for The Charlotte Observer. A native of the Carolinas, she grew up in Columbia, SC, and graduated from Queens University of Charlotte. She’s also worked in local television news in Charlotte, NC, and Richmond, VA. Support my work with a digital subscription
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