Bear Lake boat ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:50 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeFirst Quarter (67% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Bear Lake boat ramp
| Location | River township, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Bear Creek Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (43 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 35.243412, -83.064309 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Jackson County |
Bear Lake boat ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Bear Creek Lake in River township, North Carolina at coordinates 35.24341, -83.06431. Rated 4.6/5 based on 43 Google reviews.
Bear Lake boat ramp is a public boat launch on Bear Creek Lake in River township, Jackson County, North Carolina. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bear Lake boat ramp
Is Bear Lake boat ramp free to use?
Yes, Bear Lake boat ramp is a public boat launch with free access in River township, North Carolina.
How is Bear Lake boat ramp rated?
Bear Lake boat ramp has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 43 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Bear Lake boat ramp access?
Bear Lake boat ramp provides boat launch access to Bear Creek Lake in River township, North Carolina.
How do I get to Bear Lake boat ramp?
Bear Lake boat ramp is located at coordinates 35.243412, -83.064309 in River township, North Carolina. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Bear Lake boat ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 7.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.