Boat Ramps on Tar River

Tar River is a boating destination with 7 boat ramps across 4 cities. The highest-rated launch is Tar River Reservoir Ramp in Coopers township, scoring 4.6/5 (50 Google reviews). 6 of the 7 ramps (86%) are flagged as free public access — the remainder are marinas, fee sites, or restricted-access launches.

Quick answer

Tar River has 7 boat ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap in North Carolina, 6 of them free public launches. The highest-rated is Tar River Reservoir Ramp in Coopers township (4.6/5, 50 reviews). Launches are spread across 4 towns along the shore.

Live Water Conditions on Tar River

Updated 1 hr ago

Gage Height

1.56ft

Streamflow

108.0cfs

Source: USGS station 0208250410 — TAR RIVER BELOW DAM NEAR LANGLEY CROSSROADS, NC · 1.5 mi from Tar River

Boat Ramps

State

Free Public

4.2

Avg Rating

All Boat Ramps on Tar River

1.Tar River Reservoir Ramp★ 4.6
Coopers township, North Carolinapublic
2.Boat Ramp access (Tar River Reservoir)★ 4.5
Coopers township, North Carolinapublic
3.Town Commons Boat Access★ 4.5
Greenville, North Carolinapublic
4.Boat ramp★ 4.3
Coopers township, North Carolinapublic
5.Bell Bridge Boat Ramp★ 3.8
Tarboro, North Carolinapublic
6.Old Sparta Boat Ramp★ 3.6
Old Sparta, North Carolinapublic
7.Tar River Boat Ramp
Tarboro, North Carolina

Boat ramps on Tar River
#	Name	City	State	Rating	Access
1	Tar River Reservoir Ramp	Coopers township	North Carolina	4.6/5	public
2	Boat Ramp access (Tar River Reservoir)	Coopers township	North Carolina	4.5/5	public
3	Town Commons Boat Access	Greenville	North Carolina	4.5/5	public
4	Boat ramp	Coopers township	North Carolina	4.3/5	public
5	Bell Bridge Boat Ramp	Tarboro	North Carolina	3.8/5	public
6	Old Sparta Boat Ramp	Old Sparta	North Carolina	3.6/5	public
7	Tar River Boat Ramp	Tarboro	North Carolina	—	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many boat ramps are on Tar River?+

There are 7 boat ramps catalogued on Tar River, including launches near Coopers township, Greenville, Tarboro.

What is the highest-rated boat ramp on Tar River?+

Tar River Reservoir Ramp in Coopers township is the highest-rated launch on Tar River, scoring 4.6/5 based on 50 reviews.

Are there free public boat ramps on Tar River?+

Yes — 6 of the 7 launches on Tar River are marked as free public access, the rest are marinas or restricted-access sites.