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Open swim at Carrigans Farm

  • When: Saturday, June 28, 2025, 10:00 am -  8:00 pm
  • Location: 1261 Oakridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28115
  • Cost: Reserve your tickets now by paying a $5 per person deposit. The balance of admission, an additional $25 per person, is due on arrival. Only CASH is accepted for the balance of admission: No credit / no debit / no ATM. Check website to see the daily rate.

Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry is the perfect way to cool off in the summer. Located about thirty minutes north of Charlotte, The Quarry at Carrigan Farms is an oasis. For more information please read the frequently asked questions page.

Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends and holidays.

Swimming works up an appetite and the restaurant at open swim serves delicious, farm-fresh favorites like grilled hamburgers, grilled chicken sandwiches, scratch-made pizza, veggie burgers, fresh salads, fruit cups, ice cream and snow cones, as well as fresh items that change daily. Beer and wine are also available for purchase. Please note that no outside food or beverages may be brought to open swim.

Safety comes first and lifeguards are on duty during open swim. Additionally, everyone must wear a life jacket unless they have passed the swim test. Life jackets are provided or you may bring your own. Children that are under two years old or who weigh less than thirty pounds are not advised to swim in the quarry because our smallest life jackets are designed for children weighing thirty pounds or more.

Only those twelve years old or older may take the swim test. The swim test assesses endurance, treading, quality of stroke, and level of comfort in the water, among other attributes. All swimming is at your own risk. The water is 25 feet deep. Learn more about the swim test here: Click here to watch a video about the swim test.

Fishing:

Customers with an open swim reservation can enjoy catch-and-release fishing at our two farm ponds during open swim. The ponds have bass, bream and crappie. Fishing is not permitted in The Quarry, or at non-open swim times. All fishing is catch-and-release, meaning that the fish cannot be taken home and must be returned to the pond. Be sure to bring your own gear.

Directions:

Choose from two available time slots: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 3:45 p.m. to sunset. Visit our website for more details.

Everyone is required to have a signed waiver prior to entry. Children must have a parent or guardian complete their waiver. Once you make your reservation, the link to fill out your waiver is included in the confirmation email. If you have additional guests in your reservation, just forward them the confirmation email with the link to the waiver. The waiver will be linked to your reservation and will be checked upon arrival. Also, be sure to bring a towel, sunblock, swim suit, water shoes (tevas, crocs, chacos, or flip flops that can get wet, etc), sunglasses, hat, blanket or chair in a bag and cash. Both the admission and restaurant are cash only.


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