Cow Pen Landing
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:26 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 (69% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Cow Pen Landing
| Location | Township 1, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Neuse River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.7/5 (48 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 35.238710, -77.166650 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Craven County |
Cow Pen Landing is a public boat launch providing access to Neuse River in Township 1, North Carolina at coordinates 35.23871, -77.16665. Rated 4.7/5 based on 48 Google reviews.
Cow Pen Landing is a public boat launch on Neuse River in Township 1, Craven 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 Cow Pen Landing
Is Cow Pen Landing free to use?
Yes, Cow Pen Landing is a public boat launch with free access in Township 1, North Carolina.
How is Cow Pen Landing rated?
Cow Pen Landing has a 4.7 out of 5 rating based on 48 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Cow Pen Landing access?
Cow Pen Landing provides boat launch access to Neuse River in Township 1, North Carolina.
How do I get to Cow Pen Landing?
Cow Pen Landing is located at coordinates 35.238710, -77.166650 in Township 1, 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 Cow Pen Landing includes 6 other public boat ramps within 9.3 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.