Crawford Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:23 PM)
- Tide
- 2.239 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8651370 — Duck · 11.4 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (74% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Crawford Boat Ramp
| Location | Colington, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Colony Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.4/5 (7 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 36.019588, -75.725232 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Dare County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Crawford Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Colony Lake in Colington, North Carolina at coordinates 36.01959, -75.72523. Rated 4.4/5 based on 7 Google reviews.
Crawford Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Colony Lake in Colington, Dare 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 current NOAA tide readings, 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 Crawford Boat Ramp
Is Crawford Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Crawford Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Colington, North Carolina.
How is Crawford Boat Ramp rated?
Crawford Boat Ramp has a 4.4 out of 5 rating based on 7 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Crawford Boat Ramp access?
Crawford Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Colony Lake in Colington, North Carolina.
How do I get to Crawford Boat Ramp?
Crawford Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 36.019588, -75.725232 in Colington, 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 6.5 mi of Crawford Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.