Free Public Boat Launches in New Bern, NC

There are 4 free, public boat launches in New Bern, North Carolina. All ramps on this page are operated by a public agency (state, county, federal, or municipal) with no launch fee or with public access listed by the maintaining authority.

All free public boat launches in New Bern (4)

Mills Branch Boat Ramp

880 Wildlife Road
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Union point boat ramp

4.6
(34)
218 E Front St, New Bern, NC 28560, USA
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Brices Creek Recreation Area

4.5
(11)
National Forest Rd, New Bern, NC 28562, USA
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Lee's Landing Boating Access Area

4.3
(65)
3337 Lee Landing Rd, New Bern, NC 28560, USA
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Frequently asked questions

Are there free boat ramps in New Bern, North Carolina?
Yes — 4 public boat ramps in New Bern are listed as free or no-fee. Public ramps are operated by state, county, or city agencies and are open to anyone with a registered watercraft.
Do I need a permit to launch a boat at a free New Bern ramp?
Most public ramps in North Carolina are free to use but you may need a current boater safety certificate and a registered watercraft. Some state-park ramps charge a parking fee even when the launch itself is free. Check the individual ramp page for current fee information.

Looking for all boat ramps in New Bern? See the full New Bern boat ramp directory. Curation methodology and data sources at /methodology.