Gunpowder Creek begins in the mountains of the piedmont and flows through the town of Granite Falls and into Lake Hickory. There is a public access with two boat ramps as well as a fishing pier. Plenty of parking. No restrooms.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

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• Swim Guide - Weather and water quality for Lake Hickory - Gunpowder Creek and 8,000 other beaches.