North Carolina Boat Ramps

NCWRC Boating Access Areas, Public Fishing Areas, USACE and USFS ramps by county.

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North Carolina boat ramps

1,030 public launches on file: 267 NCWRC Boating Access Areas, 107 NCWRC Public Fishing Areas with hand-carry access, 38 USACE ramps, 10 USFS sites and 608 OpenStreetMap slipways. 425 have their own page; the rest appear on lake, river and county pages.

1,030launches
425ramp pages
267NCWRC access areas
94counties
By county

Ramp pages by county

Alamance County

  • Graham-Mebane LakeGraham-Mebane Lake, paddle access, 50 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Lake CammackLake Cammack, paddle access, 100 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Lake Mackintosh ParkLake Mackintosh, paddle access, 50 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Stoney Creek LakeStoney Creek Lake, paddle access, 15 trailer spaces, restrooms, closed temporarily

Alexander County

  • Dusty RidgeLake Hickory, 1 lane, 38 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • WittenburgLake Hickory, 6 lanes, 159 trailer spaces, 3 docks

Alleghany County

  • Farmers Fish CampNew River, paddle access, 10 trailer spaces

Anson County

  • Pee DeeBlewett Falls Lake, 4 lanes, 65 trailer spaces, 5 docks
  • Red Hill, WadesboroPee Dee River, 1 lane, 40 trailer spaces, 1 dock

Ashe County

  • CrumplerNorth Fork New River, paddle access
  • Hartzog FordSouth Fork New River, paddle access
  • New River ParkSouth Fork New River, paddle access, restrooms
  • ToddSouth Fork New River, paddle access
  • Todd Island ParkSouth Fork New River, paddle access

Beaufort County

  • AuroraSouth Creek, 1 lane, 21 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • BelhavenPantego Creek, 2 lanes, 30 trailer spaces, restrooms, 2 docks
  • Blounts CreekBlounts Creek, 2 lanes, 25 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Havens GardenPamlico River, 2 lanes, 15 trailer spaces, restrooms, 2 docks
  • Masons LandingTranters Creek, 2 lanes, 34 trailer spaces, 3 docks
  • Smiths CreekSmith Creek, 1 lane, 20 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Wrights CreekPungo River, 2 lanes, 21 trailer spaces, 1 dock

Bertie County

  • Lewiston WoodvilleRoanoke River, 2 lanes, 17 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Sans Souci FerryCashie River, 1 lane, 12 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • WindsorCashie River, 1 lane, 25 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock

Bladen County

  • Elwells FerryCape Fear River, 1 lane, 20 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Ennis BridgeSouth River, 1 lane, 20 trailer spaces
  • Hunts BluffBlack River, 1 lane, 15 trailer spaces
  • Lock And Dam #1Cape Fear River, 1 lane, 9 trailer spaces
  • Lock And Dam #2Cape Fear River, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Sloans BridgeSouth River, 1 lane, 20 trailer spaces
  • Tar HeelCape Fear River, 1 lane, 20 trailer spaces
  • Tory HoleCape Fear River, 1 lane, 17 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • William O Huske Lock And DamCape Fear River, 1 lane, 8 trailer spaces

Brunswick County

  • Bricklanding RoadIntracoastal Waterway, 1 lane, 23 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Holden BeachIntracoastal Waterway, 2 lanes, 15 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Oak IslandIntracoastal Waterway, 3 lanes, 80 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • Ocean Isle BeachIntracoastal Waterway, 2 lanes, 58 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • PirewayWaccamaw River, 2 lanes, 25 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Rices CreekRice Creek, 1 lane, 20 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Sunset BeachIntracoastal Waterway, 1 lane, 26 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Sunset HarborIntracoastal Waterway, 2 lanes, 31 trailer spaces, 3 docks

Buncombe County

  • Amboy Riverfront ParkFrench Broad River, paddle access, 25 trailer spaces
  • Craven Street BridgeFrench Broad River, 1 lane, 6 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Lake JulianLake Julian, paddle access, 30 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Lake PowhatanLake Powhatan, paddle access, 21 trailer spaces, restrooms

Burke County

  • BridgewaterLake James Tailrace, paddle access, 20 trailer spaces
  • Broughton PondBroughton Pond, paddle access, 34 trailer spaces
  • Corpening BridgeJohns River, paddle access, 15 trailer spaces
  • Geitner Park Boat Ramp, 1 lane
  • Huffman BridgeLake Rhodhiss, paddle access, 24 trailer spaces
  • Johns RiverJohns River, 1 lane, 14 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Linville RiverLake James, 2 lanes, 42 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Muddy Creek, paddle access
  • North Bend, 1 lane, 6 trailer spaces
  • RhodhissRhodhiss Lake, 2 lanes, 101 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Valdese Lakeside ParkLake Rhodhiss, paddle access, restrooms

Cabarrus County

  • Frank Liske ParkFrank Liske Pond, paddle access, 50 trailer spaces, restrooms

Caldwell County

  • Castle BridgeRhodhiss Lake, 6 lanes, 142 trailer spaces, 3 docks
  • Conley CreekRhodhiss Lake, 2 lanes, 70 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • GunpowderLake Hickory, 2 lanes, 65 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Knox LandingGunpowder Creek (Old Mill Pond), paddle access
  • LoveladyLake Hickory, 2 lanes, 38 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Wilson CreekWilson Creek, paddle access, 20 trailer spaces

Camden County

  • Sawyers CreekPasquotank River, 2 lanes, 15 trailer spaces, 1 dock

Carteret County

  • BeaufortTaylor Creek, 4 lanes, 43 trailer spaces, restrooms, 3 docks
  • Cedar IslandPamlico Sound, 2 lanes, 16 trailer spaces, 3 docks
  • Cedar Point Boat Launch, boat ramp
  • Emerald IsleIntracoastal Waterway, 4 lanes, 107 trailer spaces, restrooms, 4 docks
  • Gordon S. Myers At Cedar PointIntracoastal Waterway, 2 lanes, 37 trailer spaces, 3 docks
  • Morehead CityIntracoastal Waterway, 3 lanes, 33 trailer spaces, 3 docks
  • NewportNewport River, 1 lane, 9 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Oyster CreekCore Sound, 2 lanes, 13 trailer spaces, 3 docks
  • Salters CreekSalters Creek, 1 lane, 15 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Straits LandingNorth River, 2 lanes, 91 trailer spaces, 3 docks
  • West BeaufortNewport River, 4 lanes, 48 trailer spaces, restrooms, 6 docks

Caswell County

  • High RockHigh Rock Game Land Pond, paddle access, 5 trailer spaces
  • MiltonDan River, 1 lane, 80 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • S R Farmer LakeFarmer Lake, paddle access, restrooms

Catawba County

  • Long IslandLake Norman, 2 lanes, 46 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Lookout ShoalsLookout Shoals Lake, 2 lanes, 51 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • OxfordLake Hickory, 4 lanes, 156 trailer spaces, 2 docks

Chatham County

  • Avents Ferry BridgeCape Fear River, 1 lane, 25 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Cross Point LandingShearon Harris Reservoir, 4 lanes, 125 trailer spaces, 4 docks
  • Cross Winds Marina Boat RampB. Everett Jordan Lake, 4 lanes
  • Crosswinds Campgrounds Boat RampB. Everett Jordan Lake, 2 lanes
  • Ebenezer Church Boat RampB. Everett Jordan Lake, 4 lanes
  • Farrington PointLake Jordan, 6 lanes, 118 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • Farrington Point Hand Carried Boat RampB. Everett Jordan Lake, 2 lanes
  • New Hope Overlook Boat RampB. Everett Jordan Lake, 6 lanes
  • Parkers Creek Boat RampB. Everett Jordan Lake, 2 lanes
  • Poe's Ridge Boat RampB. Everett Jordan Lake, 4 lanes, fee
  • Poplar Point Boat RampB. Everett Jordan Lake, 4 lanes
  • Robeson Creek Boat RampB. Everett Jordan Lake, 2 lanes
  • Seaforth Boat RampB. Everett Jordan Lake, 6 lanes
  • Vista Point Boat RampB. Everett Jordan Lake, 4 lanes
  • White Oak Boat RampB. Everett Jordan Lake, 6 lanes, fee

Cherokee County

  • ApalachiaApalachia Lake, 1 lane, 5 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Grape CreekHiwassee Lake, 1 lane, 35 trailer spaces
  • Hanging DogHiwassee Lake, 2 lanes, 44 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock
  • Little RangerNottley River, paddle access, restrooms
  • Ramsey BluffHiwassee Lake, 2 lanes, 20 trailer spaces

Chowan County

  • Cannons FerryChowan River, 1 lane, 22 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • Edenhouse BridgeChowan River, 2 lanes, 47 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • Midway DriveAlbermarle Sound, 2 lanes, 34 trailer spaces, 2 docks

Clay County

  • HayesvilleHiwassee River, paddle access
  • JackrabbitChatuge Lake, 2 lanes, 20 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock
  • Ledfords ChapelChatuge Lake, 2 lanes, 42 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock
  • Mission TrailraceHiwassee River, paddle access

Cleveland County

  • Delight RoadFirst Broad River, paddle access
  • NC Hwy 10First Broad River, paddle access, 20 trailer spaces
  • ShelbyFirst Broad River, 1 lane, 2 trailer spaces

Columbus County

  • Fair BluffLumber River, 1 lane, 15 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Lake WaccamawLake Waccamaw, 2 lanes, 58 trailer spaces, 2 docks

Craven County

  • Brices CreekBrice Creek, 1 lane, 15 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock
  • BridgetonNeuse River, 1 lane, 20 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Catfish Lake Boat Launch, boat ramp
  • Cool SpringsSwift Creek, 1 lane, 13 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Cow Pen LandingNeuse River, 2 lanes, 14 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Great LakeGreat Lake, 1 lane, 5 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Maple CypressNeuse River, 2 lanes, 12 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Percy BerryHancock Creek, 1 lane, 25 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock
  • Percy Berry Boating Access Area, boat ramp
  • Slocum CreekSouthwest Prong Slocum Creek, 1 lane, 15 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Spring GardenNeuse River, 2 lanes, 30 trailer spaces, 1 dock

Cumberland County

  • FayettevilleCape Fear River, 1 lane, 16 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Lake RimLake Rim, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Rhodes PondRhodes Pond, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces, 1 dock

Currituck County

  • Brumley RoadCurrituck Sound, 1 lane, 26 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • CoinjockIntracoastal Waterway, 2 lanes, 20 trailer spaces, restrooms, 3 docks
  • Poplar BranchCurrituck Sound, 2 lanes, 16 trailer spaces, 3 docks
  • Poyners RoadTull Creek, 1 lane, 11 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • Shingle LandingNorthwest River, 1 lane, 27 trailer spaces, 1 dock

Dare County

  • Avalon BeachKitty Hawk Bay, 2 lanes, 22 trailer spaces, 3 docks
  • Bowsertown RoadCroatan Sound, 2 lanes, 26 trailer spaces, restrooms, 3 docks
  • Duck Boardwalk Kayak Launch, 1 lane
  • Manns HarborCroatan Sound, 3 lanes, 78 trailer spaces, 3 docks
  • MashoesEast Lake, 1 lane, 16 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • RodanthePamlico Sound, 2 lanes, 28 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Stumpy PointPamlico Sound, 1 lane, 5 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Washington Baum BridgeRoanoke Sound, 5 lanes, 55 trailer spaces, restrooms, 4 docks

Davidson County

  • Bringle FerryTuckertown Lake, 1 lane, 22 trailer spaces, 1 dock

Davie County

  • Concord ChurchYadkin River, 1 lane, 9 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • CooleemeeSouth Yadkin River, 1 lane, 25 trailer spaces, 2 docks

Duplin County

  • Boney Mill PondBoney Mill Pond, paddle access, 15 trailer spaces
  • ChinquapinNortheast Cape Fear River, 1 lane, 8 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • KenansvilleNortheast Cape Fear River, 1 lane, 20 trailer spaces
  • Waynes LandingNortheast Cape Fear River, 1 lane, 11 trailer spaces, 2 docks

Durham County

  • Eno RiverFalls Lake, 1 lane, 26 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Hickory HillFalls Lake, 4 lanes, 101 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Rollingview Marina Boat RampFalls Lake, 2 lanes
  • Rollingview Sra Boat RampFalls Lake, 4 lanes

Edgecombe County

  • Bells BridgeTar River, 1 lane, 15 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Dunbar BridgeTar River, 1 lane, 9 trailer spaces
  • Etheridge PondEtheridge Pond, paddle access, 50 trailer spaces
  • Newbold PondNewbold Pond, paddle access, 30 trailer spaces
  • Old SpartaTar River, 1 lane, 14 trailer spaces, 2 docks

Forsyth County

  • Kernersville LakeKernersville Lake, paddle access, 98 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Piney BluffBelews Lake, 2 lanes, 49 trailer spaces, 1 dock

Gaston County

  • LuciaMountain Island Lake, 1 lane
  • RiverbendMountain Island Lake, 4 lanes, 97 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • South PointLake Wylie, 6 lanes, 137 trailer spaces, 4 docks

Gates County

  • GatesvilleChowan River, 2 lanes, 10 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Gatlington LandingChowan River, 1 lane, 22 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Shoups LandingChowan River, 2 lanes, 52 trailer spaces, 3 docks

Graham County

  • 7th Inning Stretch Boating Site, boat ramp, fee
  • Avey CreekLake Santeetlah, 1 lane, 15 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Blue HoleCheoah River, paddle access, 2 trailer spaces
  • Cable CoveFontana Lake, 1 lane, 24 trailer spaces
  • Cheoah PointLake Santeetlah, 1 lane, 23 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Ranger StationLake Santeetlah, 2 lanes, 16 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock

Granville County

  • Grassy Creek Park Boat RampJohn H. Kerr Reservoir, 2 lanes, fee
  • Lake DevinLake Devin, paddle access, restrooms
  • Wilton SlopesTar River, paddle access, 20 trailer spaces

Greene County

  • HookertonContentnea Creek, 1 lane, 18 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Snow HillContentnea Creek, 1 lane, 30 trailer spaces, 2 docks

Guilford County

  • Guilford Mackintosh ParkLake Mackintosh, paddle access, 50 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Hagan-Stone ParkHagan-Stone Lake, paddle access, 50 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • High Point City Lake ParkHigh Point City Lake, paddle access, 150 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Lake Brandt ParkLake Brandt, paddle access, 75 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Lake Higgins ParkLake Higgins & Turner Hatchery Pond, paddle access, 30 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Lake TownsendLake Townsend, paddle access, 50 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Oak Hollow LakeOak Hollow Lake, paddle access, 150 trailer spaces, restrooms

Halifax County

  • Fifth Street LandingRoanoke Rapids Lake, 2 lanes, 44 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • SummitLake Gaston, 2 lanes, 75 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • ThelmaRoanoke Rapids Lake, 1 lane, 40 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Weldon FallsRoanoke River, paddle access, 10 trailer spaces

Harnett County

  • LillingtonCape Fear River, 1 lane, 15 trailer spaces

Henderson County

  • Horse ShoeFrench Broad River, 1 lane, 4 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Westfeldt ParkFrench Broad River, 1 lane, 13 trailer spaces, 1 dock

Hertford County

  • HarrellsvilleWiccacon River, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • MurfreesboroMeherrin River, 1 lane, 30 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • TunisChowan River, 2 lanes, 30 trailer spaces, 1 dock

Hoke County

  • Upchurch LakeUpchurch Lake, paddle access, 10 trailer spaces

Hyde County

  • EngelhardPamlico Sound, 1 lane, 12 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock
  • Hydeland CanalPamlico Sound, 2 lanes, 20 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • Kelly N DavisPamlico Sound, 3 lanes, 38 trailer spaces, 4 docks
  • Lake MattamuskeetLake Mattamuskeet, 1 lane, 14 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Outfall CanalPamlico Sound, 1 lane, 1 trailer spaces, 1 dock, closed temporarily
  • Rose BayPamlico Sound, 2 lanes, 25 trailer spaces, 1 dock

Iredell County

  • Hager CreekLake Norman, 4 lanes, 114 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • McCrary CreekLake Norman, 4 lanes, 94 trailer spaces, restrooms, 2 docks
  • PinnacleLake Norman, 5 lanes, 142 trailer spaces, restrooms, 2 docks
  • SharonLookout Shoals Lake, 1 lane, 27 trailer spaces, 1 dock

Jackson County

  • Balsam LakeBalsam Lake, paddle access, 12 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Barkers CreekTuckasegee River, 1 lane, 9 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Bear CreekBear Creek Lake, 2 lanes, 20 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock
  • C J HarrisTuckasegee River, 1 lane, 15 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Cedar CliffCedar Cliff Lake, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Lena Davis LandingTuckasegee River, paddle access, 18 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Pine CreekGlenville Lake/Thorpe Lake, 2 lanes, 18 trailer spaces, restrooms, 2 docks
  • PowerhouseGlenville Lake/Thorpe Lake, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock
  • Shook Cove Put InTuckasegee River, paddle access, 25 trailer spaces
  • Shook Cove Take OutTuckasegee River, paddle access, 3 trailer spaces
  • TanaseeTanasee Creek Lake, paddle access, 6 trailer spaces
  • Tuckasegee PowerhouseWest Fork Tuckasegee River, paddle access, 10 trailer spaces
  • WhittierTuckasegee River, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces
  • Wolf CreekWolf Creek Lake, 1 lane, 6 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock

Johnston County

  • Richardsons BridgeNeuse River, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces
  • SmithfieldNeuse River, 1 lane, 7 trailer spaces, 1 dock

Jones County

  • Haywood LandingWhite Oak River, 1 lane, 18 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock
  • Long Point Boat Launch, boat ramp
  • PollocksvilleTrent River, 2 lanes, 26 trailer spaces, restrooms, 2 docks
  • TrentonTrent River, 1 lane, 20 trailer spaces

Lee County

  • San-Lee ParkSan-Lee Park Ponds, paddle access, 100 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • US Hwy 15/501 Lee CountyDeep River, paddle access, 6 trailer spaces
  • US Hwy 421 Lee CountyDeep River, paddle access, 6 trailer spaces

Lenoir County

  • KinstonNeuse River, 2 lanes, 33 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Neuseway Nature ParkNeuseway Nature Park Ponds, paddle access, 10 trailer spaces, restrooms

Lincoln County

  • Beatties FordLake Norman, 4 lanes, 124 trailer spaces, restrooms, 2 docks
  • Highwy 73Mountain Island Lake, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces
  • Little CreekLake Norman, 2 lanes, 57 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock

Macon County

  • Bryson Trailrace, paddle access, 5 trailer spaces
  • Choga RoadNantahala Lake, 1 lane, 5 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock
  • Lake EmoryLittle Tennessee River, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces
  • Nantahala River Launch Site, boat ramp, fee
  • Queens CreekQueens Creek Lake, paddle access, 4 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Rocky BranchNantahala Lake, 2 lanes, 37 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock
  • Tellico CreekLittle Tennessee River, paddle access, 4 trailer spaces
  • Wishons Fishing HoleNantahala River, paddle access, 10 trailer spaces

Madison County

  • Murray BranchFrench Broad River, paddle access, 25 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Stackhouse Boat Launch, boat ramp

Martin County

  • Astoria LandingRoanoke River, 2 lanes, 45 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • HamiltonRoanoke River, 2 lanes, 38 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • WilliamstonRoanoke River, 2 lanes, 31 trailer spaces, restrooms, 2 docks

McDowell County

  • Black BearLake James, 6 lanes, 159 trailer spaces, restrooms, 3 docks

Mecklenburg County

  • Neck RoadMountain Island Lake, 2 lanes, 53 trailer spaces, 1 dock

Mitchell County

  • PenlandNorth Toe River, paddle access, 3 trailer spaces
  • PoplarNolichucky River, paddle access, 12 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Spruce Pine Riverside ParkNorth Toe River, paddle access, restrooms

Montgomery County

  • Circle DriveBadin Lake, 3 lanes, 39 trailer spaces, restrooms, 3 docks
  • Clarks CreekPee Dee River, 1 lane, 11 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Cove Boat Launch, boat ramp
  • Deep Water Boat Launch, boat ramp
  • LakemontBadin Lake, 2 lanes, 49 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Lillys BridgeLake Tillery, 2 lanes, 38 trailer spaces, restrooms, 3 docks
  • Low Water BridgeUwharrie River, paddle access, 9 trailer spaces
  • NC Hwy 109Uwharrie River, paddle access, 5 trailer spaces
  • Swift IslandLake Tillery, 4 lanes, 100 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • TroyLittle River, 1 lane, 6 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Uwarrie RiverUwharrie River, paddle access, 20 trailer spaces

Nash County

  • Battle ParkTar River, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces
  • Sunset ParkTar River, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces

New Hanover County

  • Castle HayneNortheast Cape Fear River, 4 lanes, 66 trailer spaces, 3 docks
  • Dram Tree ParkCape Fear River, 2 lanes, 36 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • Federal PointBuzzard Bay, 2 lanes, 23 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • Snows CutIntracoastal Waterway, 5 lanes, 81 trailer spaces, 5 docks
  • Sutton LakeSutton Lake, 2 lanes, 31 trailer spaces, 3 docks
  • Trails EndIntracoastal Waterway, 1 lane, 40 trailer spaces, 4 docks
  • Wrightsville BeachIntracoastal Waterway, 5 lanes, 62 trailer spaces, 4 docks

Northampton County

  • Edwards FerryRoanoke River, 2 lanes, 41 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • GastonRoanoke River, 1 lane, 47 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • HenricoLake Gaston, 2 lanes, 14 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • OdomRoanoke River, 2 lanes, 20 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • VultareRoanoke Rapids Lake, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • WeldonRoanoke River, 3 lanes, 57 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock

Onslow County

  • Jacksonville LandingNew River, 3 lanes, 66 trailer spaces, restrooms, 2 docks
  • Shell Rock LandingIntracoastal Waterway, 2 lanes, 49 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • Sneads FerryNew River, 2 lanes, 35 trailer spaces, 4 docks
  • Turkey CreekIntracoastal Waterway, 2 lanes, 10 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • West Onslow BeachIntracoastal Waterway, 2 lanes, 18 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • Willis LandingBear Creek, 1 lane, 4 trailer spaces, 1 dock

Orange County

  • Lake Michael ParkLake Michael, paddle access, 100 trailer spaces, restrooms

Pamlico County

  • Dawson CreekDawson Creek, 1 lane, 17 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Lees LandingUpper Broad Creek, 1 lane, 12 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • OrientalGreens Creek, 2 lanes, 20 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • VandemereBay River, 2 lanes, 30 trailer spaces, 2 docks

Pasquotank County

  • Big FlattyBig Flatty Creek, 1 lane, 12 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Halls CreekHalls Creek, 1 lane, 24 trailer spaces, 1 dock

Pender County

  • HampsteadIntracoastal Waterway, 3 lanes, 55 trailer spaces, 3 docks
  • Holly ShelterNortheast Cape Fear River, 2 lanes, 40 trailer spaces, 3 docks
  • Sawpit LandingNortheast Cape Fear River, 1 lane, 15 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • Shelter CreekHolly Shelter Creek, 1 lane, 20 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • Surf CityIntracoastal Waterway, 2 lanes, 60 trailer spaces, restrooms, 2 docks

Perquimans County

  • HertfordPerquimans River, 2 lanes, 25 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • PerquimansPerquimans River, 2 lanes, 16 trailer spaces, 1 dock

Person County

  • Hyco AfterbayHyco Lake, 1 lane, 9 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Triple SpringsMayo Reservoir, 4 lanes, 55 trailer spaces, restrooms, 4 docks

Pitt County

  • FalklandTar River, 1 lane, 15 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • GreenvilleTar River, 3 lanes, 30 trailer spaces, 3 docks
  • GriftonContentnea Creek, 1 lane, 19 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • GrimeslandGrimesland Ponds, paddle access
  • River Park NorthRiver Park North Ponds, paddle access, 100 trailer spaces, restrooms

Polk County

  • Big RockGreen River, paddle access, 22 trailer spaces
  • FishtopGreen River, paddle access
  • Lake AdgerLake Adger, 1 lane, 28 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock

Randolph County

  • Lake LucasLake Lucas, paddle access, 35 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Worthville RoadDeep River, 1 lane, 3 trailer spaces

Richmond County

  • Blewetts GravePee Dee River, 1 lane, 30 trailer spaces
  • Crappie LakeCrappie Lake, paddle access
  • DiggsPee Dee River, 1 lane, 7 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Grassy IslandBlewett Falls Lake, 1 lane, 6 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock
  • Hamlet City ParkHamlet City Lake, paddle access, 10 trailer spaces
  • Hinson LakeHinson Lake, paddle access, 20 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Indian CampIndian Camp Lake, paddle access, 15 trailer spaces
  • McKinney Lake Fish HatcheryMcKinney Lake, paddle access, 10 trailer spaces
  • RockinghamPee Dee River, 1 lane, 40 trailer spaces, 1 dock

Robeson County

  • BoardmanLumber River, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces
  • High HillLumber River, 1 lane, 19 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Lennons BridgeBig Swamp, 1 lane, 15 trailer spaces
  • McNeils BridgeLumber River, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces

Rockingham County

  • Dan RiverDan River, boat ramp, 11 trailer spaces
  • Draper LandingDan River, 1 lane, 8 trailer spaces
  • Island Ford River Access, boat ramp
  • LeaksvilleDan River, 1 lane, 30 trailer spaces, 1 dock

Rowan County

  • CrowtherSouth Yadkin River, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces
  • Dutch SecondHigh Rock Lake, 2 lanes, 56 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • Flat CreekTuckertown Lake, 2 lanes, 51 trailer spaces, 1 dock

Rutherford County

  • Coxe RoadBroad River, paddle access, 6 trailer spaces
  • Grays BridgeBroad River, paddle access, 6 trailer spaces
  • Us 221Broad River, paddle access, 3 trailer spaces
  • Us 221aBroad River, paddle access

Sampson County

  • IvanhoeBlack River, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces

Scotland County

  • Crawford LakeCrawford Lake, paddle access, 4 trailer spaces
  • Kinney CameronKinney Cameron Lake, paddle access, 4 trailer spaces
  • Scotland LakeSandhills Gl Pond, paddle access, 4 trailer spaces
  • WagramLumber River, 1 lane, 9 trailer spaces, 1 dock

Stanly County

  • Albemarle City LakeLong Lake, paddle access, 20 trailer spaces
  • Morrow MountainTillery Lake, paddle access
  • NorwoodLake Tillery, 1 lane, 26 trailer spaces, restrooms, 2 docks
  • Stony MountainLake Tillery, 2 lanes, 28 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock

Stokes County

  • Hart'sDan River, 1 lane, 1 trailer spaces
  • Hemlock Golf CourseDan River, paddle access
  • Jessup MillDan River, paddle access, 11 trailer spaces
  • Pine HallBelews Lake, 2 lanes, 42 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Pitzer RoadDan River, paddle access, 12 trailer spaces

Surry County

  • 268 EastArarat River, paddle access, 9 trailer spaces
  • Bray FordFisher River, paddle access, 8 trailer spaces
  • Burch StationYadkin River, paddle access, 5 trailer spaces
  • Crater ParkYadkin River, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Luck StoneArarat River, paddle access, 3 trailer spaces
  • Old Highway 601Fisher River, paddle access, 9 trailer spaces

Swain County

  • Brush CreekLittle Tennessee River, paddle access, 6 trailer spaces
  • Finger Lakes Kayak Launch, paddle access
  • Flat BranchFontana Lake, 1 lane, 25 trailer spaces
  • Lemmons BranchFontana Lake, 3 lanes, 52 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock
  • Lewellyn BranchCheoah Lake, 1 lane, 11 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • Old 288Tuckasegee River, 2 lanes, 40 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock
  • Painter BranchLittle Tennessee River, paddle access, 18 trailer spaces
  • Rattlesnake CreekLittle Tennessee River, paddle access, 18 trailer spaces
  • Sawmill CreekLittle Tennessee River, paddle access, 20 trailer spaces
  • TsaliFontana Lake, 1 lane, 45 trailer spaces
  • TuckasegeeTuckasegee River, paddle access, 15 trailer spaces, restrooms

Transylvania County

  • BlantyreFrench Broad River, paddle access, 18 trailer spaces
  • Hap Simpson ParkFrench Broad River, paddle access, 8 trailer spaces
  • PenroseFrench Broad River, 1 lane, 14 trailer spaces, 1 dock

Tyrrell County

  • ColumbiaScuppernong River, 2 lanes, 15 trailer spaces, 3 docks
  • Frying PanAlligator River, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • Gum Neck LandingAlligator River, 1 lane, 8 trailer spaces, 1 dock

Vance County

  • Bullocksville Park Boat RampJohn H. Kerr Reservoir, 2 lanes
  • Flemingtown LandingKerr Lake, 5 lanes, 71 trailer spaces, 3 docks, closed temporarily
  • Henderson PointKerr Lake, 1 lane, 22 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock, closed temporarily
  • Henderson Point Park Boat Ramp, Vance County, east rampJohn H. Kerr Reservoir, 2 lanes
  • Henderson Point Park Boat Ramp, Vance County, west rampJohn H. Kerr Reservoir, 2 lanes
  • HiberniaKerr Lake, 2 lanes, 40 trailer spaces, 1 dock, closed temporarily
  • Hibernia Park Boat RampJohn H. Kerr Reservoir, 1 lane
  • Nutbush Bridge Creek Park Boat Ramp, Vance County, north rampJohn H. Kerr Reservoir, 4 lanes
  • Nutbush Bridge Creek Park Boat Ramp, Vance County, south rampJohn H. Kerr Reservoir, 1 lane
  • Satterwhite Point Park And Marina Boat Ramp, Vance County, northeast rampJohn H. Kerr Reservoir, 2 lanes
  • Satterwhite Point Park And Marina Boat Ramp, Vance County, southwest rampJohn H. Kerr Reservoir, 1 lane
  • Steele Creek Marina Boat Ramp, Vance County, north rampJohn H. Kerr Reservoir, 2 lanes, fee
  • Steele Creek Marina Boat Ramp, Vance County, south rampJohn H. Kerr Reservoir, 1 lane, fee

Wake County

  • Apex Community ParkPine Lake, paddle access, 50 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Beaverdam Boat RampFalls Lake, 2 lanes, fee
  • Bw Wells Boat RampFalls Lake, 1 lane
  • Fred G Bond Metro ParkBond Park Pond, paddle access, 36 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Harris Lake ParkHarris Lake & Harris Park Pond, paddle access, 57 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Hollemans CrossingShearon Harris Reservoir, 2 lanes, 91 trailer spaces, 3 docks
  • Holly Point Boat RampFalls Lake, 2 lanes
  • Hwy 50 Sra Boat RampFalls Lake, 6 lanes
  • Lake Crabtree County ParkLake Crabree County Park, paddle access, 65 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Lake Johnson ParkLake Johnson, paddle access, 75 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Lake RaleighLake Raleigh, paddle access, 7 trailer spaces
  • Lake Wheeler ParkSimpkins Pond / Lake Wheeler, paddle access, 10 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Ledge RockFalls Lake, 4 lanes, 100 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • Upper Bartons CreekFalls Lake, 4 lanes, 145 trailer spaces, 3 docks

Warren County

  • County LineKerr Lake, 2 lanes, 44 trailer spaces, 1 dock, closed temporarily
  • Hawtree CreekLake Gaston, 2 lanes, 44 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Kimball Point Park Boat RampJohn H. Kerr Reservoir, 2 lanes
  • Salmons LandingLake Gaston, 2 lanes, 30 trailer spaces, 2 docks

Washington County

  • Conaby CreekConaby Creek, 1 lane, 22 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • CreswellScuppernong River, 1 lane, 5 trailer spaces, 2 docks
  • NC Hwy 45 BridgeRoanoke River, 2 lanes, 25 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Plymouth Water StreetRoanoke River, 2 lanes, 36 trailer spaces, 2 docks

Watauga County

  • Pine RunSouth Fork New River, paddle access

Wayne County

  • Coxs FerryNeuse River, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • GoldsboroNeuse River, 1 lane, 25 trailer spaces, 1 dock
  • Prices LandingNeuse River, 1 lane, 20 trailer spaces
  • Seven SpringsNeuse River, 1 lane, 15 trailer spaces
  • Stevens MillNeuse River, 1 lane, 25 trailer spaces

Wilkes County

  • Bandits Roost Boat RampW. Kerr Scott Reservoir, 1 lane, fee
  • Boomer Road Boat RampW. Kerr Scott Reservoir, 1 lane, fee
  • Dam Site Boat RampW. Kerr Scott Reservoir, 1 lane, fee
  • Fort Hamby Park Boat RampW. Kerr Scott Reservoir, 2 lanes, fee
  • Keowee Boat RampW. Kerr Scott Reservoir, 1 lane
  • Marley's Ford Canoe LaunchW. Kerr Scott Reservoir, paddle access
  • Roaring RiverYadkin River, 1 lane, 4 trailer spaces
  • Smitheys Creek ParkW Kerr Scott Reservoir, paddle access, 75 trailer spaces, fee, restrooms
  • Tailwater Access Canoe LaunchW. Kerr Scott Reservoir, paddle access
  • Wilkes Skyline Marina Boat RampW. Kerr Scott Reservoir, 2 lanes

Yadkin County

  • Donnaha ParkYadkin River, 1 lane, 2 trailer spaces
  • Double BluffYadkin River, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces, restrooms
  • Yadkin Memorial ParkLake Hampton, paddle access, restrooms
  • Yadkin ShoreYadkin River, paddle access, 10 trailer spaces, restrooms

Yancey County

  • Red Hill, Green MountainNorth Toe River, paddle access
  • Yancey County Toe River CampgroundSouth Toe River, paddle access, restrooms
Pictures

North Carolina waters, pictured

Salemburg, North Carolina
Salemburg
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Saratoga, North Carolina
Saratoga
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Sims, North Carolina
Sims
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Stantonsburg, North Carolina
Stantonsburg
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Answers

Boat ramp questions

How many boat ramps are in North Carolina?

1,030 public launches on file.

Are NCWRC Boating Access Areas free?

Yes; the Commission charges no fee at its access areas.

Do USACE ramps charge?

Some do; each ramp page shows the fee flag.

What is a Public Fishing Area?

An NCWRC site for bank or pier fishing, some with hand-carry boat access.

Are coastal ramps marked?

Yes, each ramp shows inland, joint or coastal fishing waters.

Which county counts the most ramp pages?

Chatham County.

Where does this list come from?

NCWRC access layers, USACE Wilmington District, USFS and OpenStreetMap.

Why do some ramps have no page?

Unnamed slipways and sites with fewer than three facts show on lake and county pages.