Boat Ramps on Cape Fear River
Cape Fear River is a boating destination with 12 boat ramps across 11 cities. The highest-rated launch is Federal Point Boat Launch in Kure Beach, scoring 4.6/5 (88 Google reviews). 4 of the 12 ramps (33%) are flagged as free public access — the remainder are marinas, fee sites, or restricted-access launches.
Cape Fear River has 12 boat ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap in North Carolina, 4 of them free public launches. The highest-rated is Federal Point Boat Launch in Kure Beach (4.6/5, 88 reviews). Launches are spread across 11 towns along the shore.
All Boat Ramps on Cape Fear River
- Kure Beach, North Carolinapublic
- Newlight, North Carolinapublic
- Lillington township, North Carolinapublic
- Cape Fear township, North Carolinapublic
- Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Tolar Landing, North Carolina
- Pearces Mill township, North Carolina
- Leland, North Carolina
- Lillington, North Carolina
- Kure Beach, North Carolina
- Kelly, North Carolina
- Navassa, North Carolina
| # | Name | City | State | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Point Boat Launch | Kure Beach | North Carolina | 4.6/5 |
| 2 | Tarheel Boating access area | Newlight | North Carolina | 4.4/5 |
| 3 | Lillington Boating Access Area | Lillington township | North Carolina | 4.2/5 |
| 4 | Avent Ferry Boat Ramp | Cape Fear township | North Carolina | 4.2/5 |
| 5 | Fayetteville Boating Access Cape Fear | Fayetteville | North Carolina | 4.1/5 |
| 6 | William O Huske Dam | Tolar Landing | North Carolina | 4.1/5 |
| 7 | Fayetteville Boating Access Cape Fear | Pearces Mill township | North Carolina | 4.1/5 |
| 8 | Cape Fear River Boat Ramp | Leland | North Carolina | — |
| 9 | Cape Fear River Boat Ramp | Lillington | North Carolina | — |
| 10 | Cape Fear River Boat Ramp | Kure Beach | North Carolina | — |
| 11 | Cape Fear River Boat Ramp | Kelly | North Carolina | — |
| 12 | Cape Fear River Boat Ramp | Navassa | North Carolina | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many boat ramps are on Cape Fear River?+
There are 12 boat ramps catalogued on Cape Fear River, including launches near Kure Beach, Newlight, Lillington township.
What is the highest-rated boat ramp on Cape Fear River?+
Federal Point Boat Launch in Kure Beach is the highest-rated launch on Cape Fear River, scoring 4.6/5 based on 88 reviews.
Are there free public boat ramps on Cape Fear River?+
Yes — 4 of the 12 launches on Cape Fear River are marked as free public access, the rest are marinas or restricted-access sites.