Dare County Public Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:13 PM)
- Tide
- 1.053 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 8652587 — Oregon Inlet Marina · 5.0 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Dare County Public Boat Ramp
| Location | Wanchese, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Atlantic Ocean |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 5.0/5 (1 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 35.839636, -75.619851 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Dare County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Dare County Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Atlantic Ocean in Wanchese, North Carolina at coordinates 35.83964, -75.61985. Rated 5.0/5 based on 1 Google reviews.
Dare County Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Atlantic Ocean in Wanchese, 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 Dare County Public Boat Ramp
Is Dare County Public Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Dare County Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Wanchese, North Carolina.
How is Dare County Public Boat Ramp rated?
Dare County Public Boat Ramp has a 5.0 out of 5 rating based on 1 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Dare County Public Boat Ramp access?
Dare County Public Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Atlantic Ocean in Wanchese, North Carolina.
How do I get to Dare County Public Boat Ramp?
Dare County Public Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 35.839636, -75.619851 in Wanchese, 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 5.0 mi of Dare County Public Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.