Is Oak Hollow Lake safe?
High Point, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Oak Hollow Lake as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Oak Hollow Lake
“Go. Oak Hollow Lake is one of the safest, most scenic recreational pockets in High Point, offering great outdoor activities and tranquil residential surroundings. Violent crime is rare here compared to the city as a whole, though visitors should lock their vehicles at park trailheads and boat ramps. It is an ideal spot for boating, golf, or a peaceful afternoon outdoors.”
About the area
Surrounding a 650-acre municipal reservoir in northern High Point, Oak Hollow Lake is a quiet, suburban community known for water recreation, golf, and leafy residential neighborhoods. The area features spacious single-family homes, established tree canopies, and extensive city park amenities. It is primarily car-dependent and popular among local families, retirees, and outdoor enthusiasts.
- Lakeside / Scenic
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Oak Hollow Lake
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no bike-share program available, and while park pathways accommodate leisure cycling, the surrounding arterial roads lack dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates than central and south High Point
- High rates of homeownership and well-maintained residential properties
- Excellent municipal park infrastructure including a marina, golf course, and tennis center
Cons
- Isolated park parking lots can occasionally experience opportunistic vehicle break-ins
- Car-dependent layout with minimal pedestrian infrastructure connecting neighborhoods to parks
- Limited street lighting along secondary roads bordering the lake at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in the Oak Hollow Lake area, as social services and temporary encampments are concentrated closer to downtown High Point.
What Oak Hollow Lake is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and early morning fishermen around the marina and lake perimeter.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy with recreational boaters, golfers, and families enjoying the parks with very high general safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and calm as daylight fades, with residential traffic returning home and parks closing at dusk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and largely deserted along lakeside roads, remaining peaceful but feeling somewhat secluded.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; High Point Transit System (HPTS) Route 10 runs along nearby Eastchester Drive, but service within the lake community itself is practically non-existent.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the neighborhood, including dedicated lots at Oak Hollow Marina, Festival Park, and the golf course.
Things to do in Oak Hollow Lake
- Rent a kayak, paddleboard, or sailboat at the Oak Hollow Marina
- Play 18 holes at the scenic Pete Dye-designed Oak Hollow Golf Course
- Enjoy outdoor picnics, playgrounds, and seasonal community events at Oak Hollow Festival Park
Local favorites
- Oak Hollow Golf Course · Golf Course · 4.3★ (310)A well-maintained public 18-hole championship course featuring scenic waterfront views and practice greens.
- Full Moon Oyster Bar & Seafood Kitchen · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Lively local staple nearby serving fresh oysters, steamed seafood pots, and cocktails in a casual setting.
- Oak Hollow Marina · Recreation Center · 4.5★ (280)Municipal marina offering boat slip rentals, launch ramps, tackle supplies, and picnic shelters along the reservoir.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.