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

We ranked every boat ramp within 50 miles of Wilmington by real boater reviews. The top pick: Newbys Landing in Long View, rated 5.0/5 from 13 Google reviews (22.5 miles out). 30+ launches mapped in the area, across 10 waterbodies.

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Newbys Landing

Best Overall

Located on Black River in Long View, 22.5 miles from Wilmington. Rated 5.0/5 from 13 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.

5.0/5 (13)22.5 mi from WilmingtonBlack Riverpublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
2

Washington Acres Private Boat Ramp

Top Pick on Atlantic Ocean

Located on Atlantic Ocean in Hampstead, 15.7 miles from Wilmington. Rated 5.0/5 from 2 Google reviews. Private facility — fees or membership may apply. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.

5.0/5 (2)15.7 mi from WilmingtonAtlantic Oceanprivate accessDetails, conditions & directions →
3

Hunt's Bluff Wildlife Boat Ramp

Top Pick on Black River

Located on Black River in Long View, 21.4 miles from Wilmington. Rated 4.8/5 from 30 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.

4.8/5 (30)21.4 mi from WilmingtonBlack Riverpublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
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Dutchman Creek Boat Ramp

Top Pick on Dutchman Creek

Located on Dutchman Creek in Oak Island, 22.0 miles from Wilmington. Rated 4.7/5 from 75 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.

4.7/5 (75)22.0 mi from WilmingtonDutchman Creekpublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
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Wilmington - Surry St Boat Ramp

Closest to Wilmington

Located on Greenfield Lake in Wilmington, 0.3 miles from Wilmington. Rated 4.7/5 from 3 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.

4.7/5 (3)0.3 mi from WilmingtonGreenfield Lakepublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →

Located on Northeast Cape Fear River in Castle Hayne, 9.9 miles from Wilmington. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.6/5 across 168 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.

4.6/5 (168)9.9 mi from WilmingtonNortheast Cape Fear Riverpublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
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Federal Point Boat Launch

Top Pick on Cape Fear River

Located on Cape Fear River in Kure Beach, 18.4 miles from Wilmington. Rated 4.6/5 from 88 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.

4.6/5 (88)18.4 mi from WilmingtonCape Fear Riverpublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
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Greenfield Lake Boat Ramp

Top Pick on Greenfield Lake

Located on Greenfield Lake in Wilmington, 1.0 miles from Wilmington. Rated 4.5/5 from 20 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.

4.5/5 (20)1.0 mi from WilmingtonGreenfield Lakepublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →

Launching Around Wilmington? Watch the Tide

10 of the top 10 ramps near Wilmington are tidal. At low water, short or shallow ramps can leave your trailer wheels-deep with the prop in the mud. Every tidal ramp page on BoatLaunchMap shows live NOAA tide readings — check before you tow.

Complete Rankings: Top 17 Near Wilmington

Best boat ramps near Wilmington, NC
RankNameCityRatingReviewsDistance
1Newbys LandingLong View5.0/51322.5 mi
2Washington Acres Private Boat RampHampstead5.0/5215.7 mi
3Hunt's Bluff Wildlife Boat RampLong View4.8/53021.4 mi
4Carolina Beach Boating AccessCarolina Beach4.8/51212.0 mi
5Dutchman Creek Boat RampOak Island4.7/57522.0 mi
6Wilmington - Surry St Boat RampWilmington4.7/530.3 mi
7Castle Hayne Boat RampCastle Hayne4.6/51689.9 mi
8Federal Point Boat LaunchKure Beach4.6/58818.4 mi
9Hampstead Boating Access AreaSloop Point4.6/54423.0 mi
10Greenfield Lake Boat RampWilmington4.5/5201.0 mi
11Marsh Creek at Scotts Hill MarinaHampstead4.4/515613.5 mi
12Trails End Boat RampWilmington4.4/5726.9 mi
13Rice Creek Boat RampTown Creek township4.4/5668.9 mi
14NE 55th St Municipal Boat RampOak Island4.4/56223.1 mi
15Sutton Lake Boating AccessCape Fear township4.3/5665.9 mi
16Davis Creek Boat LaunchNavassa4.3/5224.3 mi
17Wrightsville Beach Boating AccessWrightsville Beach4.2/51297.6 mi

Wilmington Boat Ramp FAQ

What is the best boat ramp near Wilmington?

Newbys Landing in Long View is the highest-rated boat ramp near Wilmington, with a 5.0/5 Google rating from 13 reviews, 22.5 miles from the city center on Black River.

How many boat ramps are near Wilmington?

BoatLaunchMap tracks 30+ boat ramps within 50 miles of Wilmington, North Carolina. 11 of the top-rated launches offer public access.

What waterbodies can I launch on near Wilmington?

Top-rated launches near Wilmington put you on Black River, Atlantic Ocean, Dutchman Creek, Greenfield Lake, Northeast Cape Fear River and 5 more waterbodies.

Do I need to worry about tides at Wilmington boat ramps?

Yes — 10 of the top 10 ramps near Wilmington are tidal. At low tide, shallow ramps can leave trailers short of the water. Each BoatLaunchMap ramp page shows live tide data for tidal locations, so check conditions before you tow.

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