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The 10 Best Boat Ramps Near Charlotte, NC (2026)

We ranked every boat ramp within 50 miles of Charlotte by real boater reviews. The top pick: Lake Norman Marina in Sherrills Ford, rated 4.9/5 from 612 Google reviews (25.8 miles out). 30+ launches mapped in the area, across 9 waterbodies.

1

Lake Norman Marina

Best Overall

Located on Lake Norman in Sherrills Ford, 25.8 miles from Charlotte. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.9/5 across 612 Google reviews. Private facility — fees or membership may apply.

4.9/5 (612)25.8 mi from CharlotteLake Normanprivate accessDetails, conditions & directions →
2

Ebenezer Boat Ramp

Top Pick on Lake Wylie

Located on Lake Wylie in Island View Landing, 18.0 miles from Charlotte. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.8/5 across 128 Google reviews. Restricted access — check requirements before towing out.

4.8/5 (128)18.0 mi from CharlotteLake Wylierestricted accessDetails, conditions & directions →

Located on Lake Wylie in Tega Cay, 17.5 miles from Charlotte. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.7/5 across 134 Google reviews. Public access.

4.7/5 (134)17.5 mi from CharlotteLake Wyliepublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →

Complete Rankings: Top 25 Near Charlotte

Best boat ramps near Charlotte, NC
RankNameCityRatingReviewsDistance
1Lake Norman MarinaSherrills Ford4.9/561225.8 mi
2Ebenezer Boat RampIsland View Landing4.8/512818.0 mi
3Catawba Nation Boat Launch4.8/54122.1 mi
4Cove Boat RampTega Cay4.7/513417.5 mi
5Southpoint Boat RampSouth Point township4.7/57610.7 mi
6Southpoint Boat RampSouth Point township4.7/57610.7 mi
7QC RampWebbs4.7/51822.9 mi
8Kevin Loftin Park US 74 RampBelmont4.7/569.5 mi
9Boat Launch RdSouth Point township4.7/5310.8 mi
10Copperhead Island Boat LaunchTownship 3, Steele Creek4.6/537713.1 mi
11Beatty's Ford AccessCatawba Springs township4.6/510118.8 mi
12Allison Creek Boat Ramp4.6/59918.9 mi
13Catawba River Access - Wylie DamTega Cay4.5/527116.9 mi
14Hager Creek Access AreaMooresville4.5/59523.9 mi
15Neck Road Boat RampTownship 11, Long Creek4.5/56211.1 mi
16Nivens Creek LandingTega Cay4.4/513516.0 mi
17Tega Cay Marina & Boat RentalsTega Cay4.4/512617.2 mi
18Mt Holly Boat LandingMount Holly4.4/57310.4 mi
19The Vineyards on Lake WylieCatawba Colony4.4/5558.7 mi
20Long Cove Marina & Yacht ClubCharlotte4.3/5912.9 mi
21Riverbend Boat RampMount Holly4.2/516611.4 mi
22Buster Boyd Boat RampLake Wylie4.2/514114.0 mi
23Terry's MarinaCharlotte4.1/53013.1 mi
24Ramsey Creek Boat RampCornelius4.0/51416.7 mi
25Wildlife Woods CampgroundSherrills Ford3.8/515425.8 mi

Charlotte Boat Ramp FAQ

What is the best boat ramp near Charlotte?

Lake Norman Marina in Sherrills Ford is the highest-rated boat ramp near Charlotte, with a 4.9/5 Google rating from 612 reviews, 25.8 miles from the city center on Lake Norman.

How many boat ramps are near Charlotte?

BoatLaunchMap tracks 30+ boat ramps within 50 miles of Charlotte, North Carolina. 15 of the top-rated launches offer public access.

What waterbodies can I launch on near Charlotte?

Top-rated launches near Charlotte put you on Lake Norman, Lake Wylie, Haggins Branch, the Vineyards On Lake, Allison Creek and 4 more waterbodies.

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