"Big Lake," the city's 275-acre centerpiece, is just one of more than 50 natural and man-made lakes in the city. Boiling Spring Lakes, located just eight miles northwest of Southport, derives its name from the boiling spring that flows with an incredibly pure stream of water. The "Big Lake" is fed by five springs and Allen's Creek, and is 2-1/2 miles long with 10 miles of shoreline.
Two protected areas, Boiling Spring Lakes Nature Trail and Boiling Spring Lakes Preserve are located within the boundaries of the the Green Swamp. The Green Swamp is the largest wetlands area in North Carolina and one largest in the nation.

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Location

Boiling Spring Lakes is 10 minutes from Southport, 15 minutes from Oak Island, 25 minutes from Holden Beach and 30 minutes from Ocean Isle Beach. The Wilmington International Airport is 30 minutes north and the Myrtle Beach International Airport is 45 minutes south. Boiling Spring Lakes is 25 minutes from historic Wilmington, N.C., and Myrtle Beach SC is 40 minutes away. The town is located in Brunswick County via US Highway 17 to NC Highway 87.

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Demographics

Population, as of July 2009: 4,784
Average household income as of 2009: $43,072 (it was $37,165 in 2000)
Average house or condo value in 2009: $192,651 (it was $97,400 in 2000)

School systems

Boiling Spring Lakes offers a range of educational opportunities with 2 elementary schools, and 1 high schools.

Attractions

Boiling Spring lakes, NC Golf Course

The Lakes Country Club is the oldest golf course in Brunswick County. The 18 Hole Par 72 course offers four sets of tees.

Helpful links

City of Boiling Spring Lakes Website