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Old Fort Recreation Pool

1124 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762, USA

46 Reviews

About

Public pool open daily with a diving board and a fishing stream nearby for family gatherings.

As a public outdoor recreation pool, the Old Fort Recreation Pool is generally unheated. Therefore, the water temperature fluctuates with the ambient weather conditions and is not typically published or maintained at a specific set point.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? The pool receives mostly positive feedback for its family-friendly atmosphere, being generally uncrowded, and offering very affordable pool party packages, often cited as the 'best deal in town.' Many users appreciate the helpful lifeguards, good operating hours, and its appeal to all ages. Some reviews specifically mention the presence of a diving board, while one conflicting review states it is no longer there. However, there is a significant negative review describing the pool as extremely dirty, citing visible film, hair, and dirt patches, which led to a very negative experience and early departure for that user.

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Amenities

  • Good for Children
  • Accessible Entrance

Reviews

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Amy Coburn July 21st, 2025
Amy Coburn

This pool is so DIRTY! I get that most public pools are not a picture of cleanliness but this pool is beyond nasty. You can see a film of sunscreen on the top. I saw at least 15 curly hairs. The bottom has dirt patches of what looks like sand. We swam for 20 mins before my 7 year old said “this pool is dirty can we go?” I didn’t get in and I wouldn’t let me my 1 year old in at all. The only plus was that it was so cheap so when I left after 20 mins I didn’t feel too bad. Also NO DIVING BOARD is here anymore.

Sarah Euper July 20th, 2025
Sarah Euper

Place is open and nice. I didn’t get the lifeguards name but the one with glasses was such a good help getting my terrified little brother into the water, and he enjoyed it after that. So thanks!

Emily Bass July 7th, 2019
Emily Bass

Love this pool, weekdays 12-5 and Saturdays 12-6 & sundays 1-5 , pool parties are super cheap. They supply 2 lifeguards for 100$ and after they send you 50$ deposit back if you clean up so 50$ for parties Friday and Sunday 530-9 and saturday 630 to 9. Best deal in town and just an awesome place period.

Timothy Beam April 11th, 2019
Timothy Beam

The pool is out by itself and not crazy crowded, good for young kids, and you can set up party's for the kids, I don't think it's to expensive, good place for family and friends, and across the street is a ball field and trout fishing stream with trout license, good all-around activity for the whole family, town also has lots of events and historic places to visit for free,

Tristan Whitener July 13th, 2017
Tristan Whitener

I go here at least once a week and i love it! Its better than the YMCA's because it actually has a diving board. And it is friendly to all ages!

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Opening Hours

Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Monday 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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