Rodanthe Boating Access Area
5.0
(1)23170 Myrna Peters Rd, Rodanthe, NC 27959, USA
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Boat Ramps in North Carolina
North Carolina has 1,050 public boat ramps across 87 counties. Find free boat launches near you with GPS coordinates, Google ratings, directions, and real-time weather. Updated daily.
1050
Boat Ramps
in North Carolina
Best Boat Ramps in North Carolina
The best-rated boat ramp in North Carolina is Rodanthe Boating Access Area in Rodanthe, with a 5.0/5 rating from 1 Google reviews. It provides access to Atlantic Ocean. Other highly-rated options include Concrete Beach - Lesser Wesser in Wesser (5.0/5).
| Rank | Name | City | Rating | Reviews | Waterbody |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodanthe Boating Access Area | Rodanthe | 5.0/5 | 1 | Atlantic Ocean |
| 2 | Concrete Beach - Lesser Wesser | Wesser | 5.0/5 | 1 | Fontana Lake |
| 3 | Lakes End Boat Rentals and Marina | Topton | 5.0/5 | 55 | Nantahala Lake |
| 4 | Penrose Boating Access Area | Penrose | 5.0/5 | 1 | Penrose River |
| 5 | Rabbit Island | Zirconia | 5.0/5 | 8 | Lake Summit |
| 6 | Wolf Creek Tapestry | Tuckasegee | 5.0/5 | 3 | Tanasee Creek Lake |
| 7 | Newton Creek Wetland Education Park | Lynch Beach | 5.0/5 | 1 | Bay River |
| 8 | NC WRC Ararat River Access | Cedar Hill | 5.0/5 | 4 | Nc 268 Ararat River |
| 9 | Pat Hutto and Kay Liles Bench | Newland | 5.0/5 | 1 | Land Harbors Lake |
| 10 | Barnard park and rec | Barnard | 5.0/5 | 7 | French Broad River |
| 11 | Barkers Creek River Access | Wilmot | 5.0/5 | 25 | Barkers Creek |
| 12 | Pine Run Bridge | Bald Mountain township | 5.0/5 | 4 | South Fork New River |
| 13 | Kayak/Canoe Put in | Franklin | 5.0/5 | 2 | Little Tennessee River |
| 14 | Pisgah Forest River Access | Brevard | 5.0/5 | 2 | Noname |
| 15 | Ramp 49 Frisco beach | Hatteras township | 5.0/5 | 50 | Atlantic Ocean |
Map of All North Carolina Boat Ramps
Browse Boat Ramps by County
Explore boat ramps in North Carolina by county. Each county page includes detailed maps, directions, and information about all public boat launches in the area.
Alamance County
11 ramps
Alexander County
3 ramps
Anson County
4 ramps
Ashe County
2 ramps
Beaufort County
8 ramps
Bertie County
3 ramps
Bladen County
7 ramps
Brunswick County
18 ramps
Buncombe County
9 ramps
Burke County
13 ramps
Caldwell County
5 ramps
Camden County
8 ramps
Carteret County
21 ramps
Catawba County
5 ramps
Chatham County
16 ramps
Cherokee County
5 ramps
Chowan County
5 ramps
Clay County
2 ramps
Columbus County
2 ramps
Craven County
13 ramps
Cumberland County
3 ramps
Currituck County
49 ramps
Dare County
21 ramps
Davidson County
4 ramps
Davie County
2 ramps
Duplin County
2 ramps
Durham County
5 ramps
Edgecombe County
2 ramps
Forsyth County
4 ramps
Gaston County
7 ramps
Gates County
3 ramps
Graham County
4 ramps
Granville County
2 ramps
Guilford County
3 ramps
Halifax County
5 ramps
Harnett County
1 ramp
Haywood County
1 ramp
Henderson County
4 ramps
Hertford County
3 ramps
Hoke County
2 ramps
Hyde County
5 ramps
Iredell County
6 ramps
Jackson County
9 ramps
Johnston County
1 ramp
Jones County
4 ramps
Lenoir County
2 ramps
Lincoln County
2 ramps
Macon County
2 ramps
Madison County
4 ramps
Martin County
4 ramps
McDowell County
2 ramps
Mecklenburg County
6 ramps
Mitchell County
1 ramp
Montgomery County
9 ramps
Moore County
3 ramps
Nash County
3 ramps
New Hanover County
8 ramps
Northampton County
1 ramp
Onslow County
17 ramps
Orange County
1 ramp
Pamlico County
45 ramps
Pasquotank County
4 ramps
Pender County
7 ramps
Perquimans County
4 ramps
Person County
1 ramp
Pitt County
3 ramps
Polk County
1 ramp
Randolph County
2 ramps
Richmond County
2 ramps
Rockingham County
11 ramps
Rowan County
4 ramps
Stanly County
3 ramps
Stokes County
8 ramps
Surry County
6 ramps
Swain County
4 ramps
Transylvania County
5 ramps
Tyrrell County
4 ramps
Union County
2 ramps
Vance County
6 ramps
Wake County
11 ramps
Warren County
4 ramps
Washington County
4 ramps
Watauga County
5 ramps
Wayne County
3 ramps
Wilkes County
6 ramps
Wilson County
3 ramps
Yadkin County
3 ramps
Browse Boat Ramps by City
Find boat ramps by city in North Carolina. Select a city to see all available public boat launches with maps, directions, and detailed information.
Oriental
22 ramps
Frisco
19 ramps
Crawford township
19 ramps
Mooresville
18 ramps
Newport
16 ramps
Hampstead
15 ramps
Jacksonville
13 ramps
Sneads Ferry
12 ramps
Bayboro
12 ramps
Beaufort
11 ramps
Hickory
11 ramps
New Bern
10 ramps
Greentown
10 ramps
Pittsboro
9 ramps
Eden
8 ramps
Oak Island
8 ramps
Wilmington
8 ramps
Davis
8 ramps
Cedar Island
8 ramps
Arapahoe
8 ramps
Atlantic Beach
7 ramps
Manns Harbor
7 ramps
Morehead City
7 ramps
Fruitville township
7 ramps
Edenton
6 ramps
Nags Head
6 ramps
Emerald Isle
6 ramps
Roper
6 ramps
Stacy
6 ramps
Bryson City
5 ramps
Columbia
5 ramps
Belhaven
5 ramps
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
5 ramps
Wilson
5 ramps
Lake Lure
5 ramps
Salvo
5 ramps
Raleigh
5 ramps
Washington
5 ramps
Greensboro
5 ramps
Apex
5 ramps
Top Boat Ramps in North Carolina
Showing the 60 highest-rated of 1,050 mapped ramps. Browse by county or city above to find every ramp in North Carolina.
Concrete Beach - Lesser Wesser
5.0
(1)47 Noc Wy, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
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Lakes End Boat Rentals and Marina
Private5.0
(55)17838 Wayah Rd, Topton, NC 28781, USA
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Penrose Boating Access Area
5.0
(1)Apac Dr, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768, USA
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Rabbit Island
5.0
(8)165 Mondamin Rd, Zirconia, NC 28790, USA
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Wolf Creek Tapestry
5.0
(3)Tuckasegee, NC 28783, USA
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Newton Creek Wetland Education Park
5.0
(1)229 Matthews Rd, Bayboro, NC 28515, USA
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NC WRC Ararat River Access
5.0
(4)Siloam, NC 27047, USA
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Pat Hutto and Kay Liles Bench
5.0
(1)157 Woodcliff Loop, Newland, NC 28657, USA
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Barnard park and rec
5.0
(7)1995 Barnard Rd, Marshall, NC 28753, USA
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Barkers Creek River Access
5.0
(25)Whittier, NC 28789, USA
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Pine Run Bridge
5.0
(4)Pine Run Rd, Boone, NC 28607, USA
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Kayak/Canoe Put in
5.0
(2)57 Mitten Ln, Franklin, NC 28734, USA
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Pisgah Forest River Access
5.0
(2)3520 Wilson Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768, USA
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Ramp 49 Frisco beach
5.0
(50)Frisco, NC 27936, USA
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Washington Acres Private Boat Ramp
Private5.0
(2)717 Hughes Rd, Hampstead, NC 28443, USA
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Wharf Boat Ramp on Pembroke Creek
5.0
(1)Edenton, NC 27932, USA
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Bricklanding Road Boat Access
5.0
(2)2000 Bricklanding Rd SW, Shallotte, NC 28470, USA
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Klyce Street Landing River Access
5.0
(1)1098 Klyce St, Eden, NC 27288, USA
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Wildlife Resources Commission Boatramp
5.0
(1)Seven Springs, NC 28578, USA
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Holly Point Falls Lake Boat Ramp
5.0
(1)Wake County, NC 27587, USA
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USCG Station Fort Macon
5.0
(1)2301 E Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512, USA
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River Overlook
5.0
(1)2290 Old NC Rt 288, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
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Boat Ramp at Pembroke Creek
5.0
(3)Edenton, NC 27932, USA
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Newbys Landing
5.0
(13)85 Longview Rd, Kelly, NC 28448, USA
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Henrys Landing kayak boat ramp
5.0
(2)261 Henry's Landing, Ivanhoe, NC 28447, USA
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Rivers Edge Boat Ramp
5.0
(1)1403 Water St, Jamesville, NC 27846, USA
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Smithfield Boating Access Area
5.0
(1)Smithfield, NC 27577, USA
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North Carolina Columbia Boating Access Area
5.0
(2)165 Ramp Rd, Columbia, NC 27925, USA
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Creswell Boat Ramp
5.0
(2)321 E Spruill Town Rd, Creswell, NC 27928, USA
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Dare County Public Boat Ramp
5.0
(1)4695 Mill Landing Rd, Wanchese, NC 27981, USA
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Mann's Harbor Boat Ramp
5.0
(1)Manns Harbor, NC 27953, USA
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Sand Ford Access Boat Launch
4.9
(9)State Rte W, Sullivan, MO 63080, USA
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Kerr Reservoir boat Ramp
4.9
(7)Henderson, NC 27537, USA
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Burch Station Public Fishing Area
4.9
(19)10406 NC-268, Elkin, NC 28621, USA
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Womble's Wave at Surfer's Rapid
4.9
(9)89MC+4Q, Wright Place, NC 28713, USA
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Marley Ford Canoe Launch
4.9
(21)S Marley Ford Rd, Ferguson, NC 28624, USA
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Welcome To Tennessee Sign
4.9
(12)Cocke County, TN 37753, USA
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Lake Norman Marina
Private4.9
(612)6965 North Carolina Hwy 150, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673, USA
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Cheoah Point Boating Access
4.9
(14)Thunderbird Mountain Rd, Robbinsville, NC 28771, USA
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US Coast Guard Station
4.9
(8)300 Caswell Beach Rd, Oak Island, NC 28465, USA
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NC Wildlife Beaufort Boating Access
4.9
(14)2370 Lennoxville Rd, Beaufort, NC 28516, USA
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Jockey's Ridge Sound Access
4.9
(35)Nags Head, NC 27959, USA
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Nutbush Boat Ramp, Kerr Lake
4.9
(19)State Rd 1324, Henderson, NC 27537, USA
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Dan River Access Point & Parking Lot
4.8
(56)1258 Flinchum Rd, Danbury, NC 27016, USA
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Saxapahaw Mill Race Paddle Access
4.8
(6)6079 Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Rd, Graham, NC 27253, USA
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Dixon field canoe launch
4.8
(5)Maysville, NC 28555, USA
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Lake Apalachia Boat Ramp
4.8
(20)Powerhouse Rd, Murphy, NC 28906, USA
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Lover's Leap Hiking Trail
4.8
(401)138 Silvermine Rd, Hot Springs, NC 28743, USA
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Redmon dam river access
4.8
(8)2753 Redmon Rd, Marshall, NC 28753, USA
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Murray Branch River Access
4.8
(39)935-2392 River Rd, Hot Springs, NC 28743, USA
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Nantahala River Launch Site
4.8
(128)Wayah Rd, Topton, NC 28781, USA
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High Mountain Expeditions - New River Outpost
4.8
(186)4391 Castle Ford Rd, Boone, NC 28607, USA
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Shoup's Landing
4.8
(40)120 Shoups Landing Rd, Eure, NC 27935, USA
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Stackhouse Takeout
4.8
(18)Marshall, NC 28753, USA
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Hatteras Boatyard
4.8
(8)48185 Geo Gaskins Rd, Buxton, NC 27920, USA
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Duck Town Park Boardwalk
4.8
(1072)Duck Town Park Boardwalk, Duck, NC 27949, USA
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Jackson County Greenway
4.8
(322)342 Old Cullowhee Rd, Sylva, NC 28779, USA
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Belhaven Marina
Private4.8
(257)332 E Water St, Belhaven, NC 27810, USA
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Merchants Millpond Boat Ramp
4.8
(5)Mill Pond Rd, Sunbury, NC 27979, USA
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North Carolina Boat Ramp Statistics
1,050
Total Ramps
461
Cities
87
Counties
4.5
Avg Rating
Access Types
- Public (Free Access)
- 302 ramps
- Private
- 44 ramps
421 ramps in North Carolina are rated 4.0 or higher by the boating community.
Top Waterbodies
- Atlantic Ocean
- 230 ramps
- Lake Norman
- 30 ramps
- Dawson Creek
- 23 ramps
- Morgan Bay
- 16 ramps
- Haw River
- 15 ramps
- Yadkin River
- 14 ramps
- Neuse River
- 13 ramps
- Cape Fear River
- 12 ramps
- Tulls Creek
- 12 ramps
- Fontana Lake
- 9 ramps
Cities With the Most Boat Ramps in North Carolina
| City | Ramps |
|---|---|
| Oriental | 22 |
| Frisco | 19 |
| Crawford township | 19 |
| Mooresville | 18 |
| Newport | 16 |
| Hampstead | 15 |
| Jacksonville | 13 |
| Sneads Ferry | 12 |
| Bayboro | 12 |
| Beaufort | 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina Boat Ramps
Where can I find boat ramps near me in North Carolina?
BoatLaunchMap has mapped 1,050 boat ramps across North Carolina in 87 counties and 461 cities. Use our interactive map above or browse by county and city to find the closest launch site with GPS coordinates, Google ratings, and driving directions.
What are the best boat ramps in North Carolina?
The highest-rated boat ramp in North Carolina is Rodanthe Boating Access Area in Rodanthe, with a 5.0/5 Google rating from 1 reviews. See the full ranking at boatlaunchmap.com/best-boat-ramps/north-carolina.
How many free boat ramps are in North Carolina?
North Carolina has 302 free public boat ramps out of 1,050 total ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap. 29% offer free public access.
Which city in North Carolina has the most boat ramps?
Oriental has the most boat ramps in North Carolina with 22 mapped locations. Frisco is second with 19 ramps.