The Wittenburg Access Swim Beach will open for the summer on Monday, May 26. The beach area will be open six days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (closed on Wednesdays for maintenance) from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
As a special treat for opening day on May 26, there will be a food truck (Char Fresh Grill) and a coffee truck (Brew 64 Coffee Co.) with items available for purchase.
The revamped Wittenburg Access Area, located at 175 Wildlife Access Road in Bethlehem, features a swim beach, outdoor showers, a changing area, restrooms, concessions, a park office, picnic shelters, a fishing pier, boat access, a nature trail, and more.
A park attendant will be on duty with concessions available, including drinks, snacks, prewrapped sandwiches, and more. No lifeguard will be on duty.
The Wittenburg Access Area is owned by Duke Energy. In 2019, Alexander County leased the property for 40 years with the goal of enhancing recreational opportunities in Alexander County.