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Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 8:38 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 — July 21

local time
First Light
5:55 AM
Sunrise
6:24 AM
Sunset
8:38 PM
Last Light
9:07 PM

First Quarter (44% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.

Location

Quick Facts: Gunpowder Boat Ramp

Quick facts about Gunpowder Boat Ramp
LocationHickory, North Carolina
WaterbodyLake Hickory
Access TypePublic - Free
Rating4.6/5 (65 reviews)
Coordinates35.793299, -81.374674
HoursCheck on site
CountyCaldwell County

Gunpowder Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Hickory in Hickory, North Carolina at coordinates 35.79330, -81.37467. Rated 4.6/5 based on 65 Google reviews.

Gunpowder Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Lake Hickory in Hickory, Caldwell 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 Hickory • public launch in Caldwell County • fishing access on Lake Hickory • North Carolina boat launch

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gunpowder Boat Ramp

Is Gunpowder Boat Ramp free to use?

Yes, Gunpowder Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Hickory, North Carolina.

How is Gunpowder Boat Ramp rated?

Gunpowder Boat Ramp has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 65 Google reviews from boaters.

What water does Gunpowder Boat Ramp access?

Gunpowder Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Lake Hickory in Hickory, North Carolina.

How do I get to Gunpowder Boat Ramp?

Gunpowder Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 35.793299, -81.374674 in Hickory, North Carolina. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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