Amenities
One of Winding River's greatest assets is our amenities. Here you find information specific to each amenity, as well as amenity reservations.
General Rules for All Amenities
Property Owners Clubhouse
More than a clubhouse, it's where Winding River comes together — home base for 70+ clubs, year-round social events, educational programs, and committee meetings. A beautifully updated interior and freshly painted exterior create bright spaces for everyday use and larger celebrations, while the patio and adjoining pavilion, with a bar area and three gas grills, make for easy cookouts and casual get-togethers.
POC Hours: 7:00am - 12:00am
1640 Goley Hewitt Rd SE
Pool
Just steps from the clubhouse, the community pool is a favorite gathering spot in warmer months — for swimming laps, joining a water exercise class, or simply floating with neighbors. Lounge chairs, umbrellas, and designated lap lanes make it easy to enjoy anything from a quiet morning to a lively afternoon.
Pool Season: April 1 - Oct 31 | Pool Hours: 6:00am - 8:30pm
Located at the Property Owners Center
River House & Marina
Rising above the marsh, the River House has the warmth of a coastal cabin overlooking the Lockwood Folly River — a favorite spot to unwind on the screened porch, picnicking by the water, browsing the lending library, or watching the sunset. The adjacent marina offers a boat launch, 10 boat slips, a jet ski slip, kayak launch and storage rentals, a boat wash area, and a fish cleaning station.
River House Hours: 6:00am - 12:00am
200 Riverhouse Rd.
- River House & Lending Library
Beach House at Holden Beach
Perched atop the dunes with sweeping Atlantic views, the Beach House gives residents their own place at the ocean — a gathering room, showers, a large oceanfront deck, and an oceanside pool just steps from the sand. Private parking offers convenient beach access, and four day slips across the street serve Winding River boaters traveling the Intracoastal Waterway.
Gathering Room Hours: 5:00am - 12:00am
162 Ocean Blvd. East, Holden Beach
- Pool Season: April 15 - Oct 15
- Pool Hours: 9:00am - 8:00pm
Fitness Center
Recently upgraded with new equipment, the 24-hour Fitness Center offers cardio machines, strength training, free weights, and a rowing machine — with showers and restrooms on-site, so it fits whatever schedule works for you.
24-Hour Access
Located adjacent to the POC
Tennis, Pickleball & Bocce Courts
Pickleball joins tennis in bringing neighbors together for friendly competition, with a spectator deck for cheering on the action. Nearby, two bocce courts with covered seating and a cornhole area round things out.
Hours: 8:00am - 10:00pm
Located adjacent to the POC
Boat and RV Corral
Secure, on-site storage for boats, RVs, trailers, and other recreational equipment, available for a modest annual fee — keeping your next adventure close at hand.
24-Hour Access
Located in Riverwood Section
- Access by storage space owners only
Gardens, Paths & Trails
Landscaped spaces are woven throughout the community, from the Community Garden — where residents grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers — to the Bog Garden's native and carnivorous coastal plants. Created and maintained by volunteers, both gardens reflect Winding River's spirit of stewardship. A wider network of walking and biking paths, including a scenic nature trail, connects neighborhoods, amenities, and neighbors throughout the community, making it easy to leave the car behind and explore Winding River on foot or by bicycle.
- Community Garden located in Cypress Ridge Section
- Bog Garden located in the Riverwood Section
- Nature Trail trailheads behind Bocce Court 2 and off the walking bridge on Zion Hill Road
Carolina National Golf
One of Winding River's defining features is its relationship with Carolina National Golf Club, a nationally recognized 27-hole Fred Couples-designed course that winds through the community, forests, wetlands, and along the Lockwood Folly River. The course is open to the public, giving residents the flexibility to play as often—or as casually—as they like, without a required membership. The clubhouse is home to the Winding River Grille, a popular gathering place for casual dining, drinks with friends, and community favorites like trivia and karaoke.