Local and Regional Attractions

Richfield is a part of the Uwharrie Mountain Region of North Carolina. This area has much to offer residents and visitors. Richfield’s portion of Stanly County is positioned between major metropolitan areas of Charlotte and Greensboro providing outstanding shopping and cultural opportunities within an hours drive of Richfield.

Within 2 Miles

• Richfield Park
  Richfield Park is a charming outdoor venue nestled close to the heart of Richfield, NC. The park is surrounded by lush greenery and scenic views. Several recreational amenities including an eighteen-hole disc golf course, baseball fields, softball fields, and trails make this a popular spot with visitors and residents.
• Pfeiffer University
  Pfeiffer University is a private liberal arts university affiliated with the United Methodist Church and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
• Gray Stone Day School
  Gray Stone Day School is a regional institution (North Carolina Charter) offering a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12.

Within 5 Miles

• Tuckertown Reservoir
  Tuckertown is a 2,500 acre lake with 75 miles of mostly undeveloped shoreline. The lake is open to all types of boating, however most consist of fishing boats. Access from Richfield is found at the Tuckertown Boat Ramp (off of NC-8/49 in Stanly County).
• Badin Lake
  Badin Lake offers residents and visitors a wide range of recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, hiking, camping, and hunting.
• Uwharrie National Forest and Trails
  The Uwharrie National Forest is one of the most recently formed in the National Forest System. Covering 51,546 acres, the Uwharrie provides a variety of recreation opportunities and natural resources, including clean rivers and streams, diverse vegetation for scenery, wildlife habitat and wood products.

Within 10 Miles

• Stanly County Airport
  Stanly County Airport is a county-owned, joint civil-military, public-use airport.
• Gold Hill Airpark
  Gold Hill Airpark is a private-use residential airpark created for those who share a passion for general aviation and the freedom of flight

In and Around Stanly County

See VisitStanly.com for extensive restaurant, hotel, and entertainment information.