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Black Bear Boat Ramp - Lake James

4.6(105 reviews)
via Google

Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 8:47 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 time
First Light
5:42 AM
Sunrise
6:12 AM
Sunset
8:47 PM
Last Light
9:17 PM

Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.

Location

Quick Facts: Black Bear Boat Ramp - Lake James

Quick facts about Black Bear Boat Ramp - Lake James
LocationMarion, North Carolina
WaterbodyBlack Bear - Lake
Access TypePublic - Free
Rating4.6/5 (105 reviews)
Coordinates35.748462, -81.967118
HoursCheck on site
CountyMcDowell County

Black Bear Boat Ramp - Lake James is a public boat launch providing access to Black Bear - Lake in Marion, North Carolina at coordinates 35.74846, -81.96712. Rated 4.6/5 based on 105 Google reviews.

Black Bear Boat Ramp - Lake James is a public boat launch on Black Bear - Lake in Marion, McDowell 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.

Related: boat ramp near Marion • public launch in McDowell County • fishing access on Black Bear - Lake • North Carolina boat launch

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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Bear Boat Ramp - Lake James

Is Black Bear Boat Ramp - Lake James free to use?

Yes, Black Bear Boat Ramp - Lake James is a public boat launch with free access in Marion, North Carolina.

How is Black Bear Boat Ramp - Lake James rated?

Black Bear Boat Ramp - Lake James has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 105 Google reviews from boaters.

What water does Black Bear Boat Ramp - Lake James access?

Black Bear Boat Ramp - Lake James provides boat launch access to Black Bear - Lake in Marion, North Carolina.

How do I get to Black Bear Boat Ramp - Lake James?

Black Bear Boat Ramp - Lake James is located at coordinates 35.748462, -81.967118 in Marion, North Carolina. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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