Beaver Lake in Asheville, NC, has a reputation for paranormal activity, with local legends suggesting it is haunted by the spirits of people who drowned or committed suicide there. These stories include accounts of a young man who drowned in the 1970s still lingering in the lake and a female apparition seen looking into the water. The most prevalent stories involve the spirits of individuals who died by drowning in the lake. One specific legend mentions a young man who drowned in the 1970s and is said to still haunt the lake. Another account describes a female apparition seen at the water's edge, looking into the lake. The history of apparent suicides and drownings at Beaver Lake contributes to its reputation as a haunted location.