Lake Carolina
About
A jewel-blue lagoon hiding in a coconut forest! Lake Carolina's water shifts from turquoise to teal to deep sapphire, so clear you can see the roots and rocks below. It snakes off into a river through thick greenery, which looks unreal from above. Swim in the roped area, float in a life jacket or just sit by the edge and stare. Pure Baganga magic!
Dry until sunset (5:16 PM). Good time to go!
Opening hoursSee the week
- Monday8 AM–5 PM
- Tuesday8 AM–5 PM
- Wednesday8 AM–5 PM
- Thursday8 AM–5 PM
- Friday8 AM–5 PM
- Saturday8 AM–5 PM
- Sunday8 AM–5 PM
Posted day-tour hours
From rjdexplorer.com, checked Oct 2026
- 1 to 2 hrsTime to spend
- Bright, sunny hours show off the colors best; open 8 AM to 5 PM.Best time to go
- About ₱25 per personValue · Great value
- Lake Carolina is in Baganga, northern Davao Oriental, and is usually the first or last stop of a Baganga tour by hired van or bao-bao.Getting there
What to do here
- Swim or float in the clear roped area
- Take photos of the color changes from the bank
- Pair it with San Victor Island the same morning
Know before you go
The bottom is uneven and some parts are deep; stay inside the ropes and use a life jacket if you are not a strong swimmer.
Concrete steps and rocks are slippery when wet.
Parking at the entrance.
PHP25 per person entrance in 2026.
Lake Carolina's water shifts from turquoise to teal to deep sapphire, so clear you can see the roots and rocks below.
Where it is
Baganga, Davao Oriental
By commuteLake Carolina is in Baganga, northern Davao Oriental, and is usually the first or last stop of a Baganga tour by hired van or bao-bao.
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FAQ
Can you swim at Lake Carolina?
Yes, inside the roped swimming area; some sections are much deeper than they look.
What are the opening hours?
A posted sign listed day-tour hours of 8 AM to 5 PM in 2026.
Is it a lake or a lagoon?
It is a small lagoon that connects to a river winding through the coconut forest.