Hidden Cove Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:39 PM)
- Water level
- 5.08 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Lake James
Updated 37 min agoSource: USGS station 04099510 — PIGEON CREEK NR ANGOLA, IN · 4.8 mi from Lake James
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Hidden Cove Boat Ramp
| Location | Nebo, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake James |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.4/5 (50 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 35.730089, -81.890896 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | McDowell County |
| Phone | (828) 584-7728 |
Hidden Cove Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Lake James in Nebo, North Carolina at coordinates 35.73009, -81.89090. Rated 4.4/5 based on 50 Google reviews.
Hidden Cove Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Lake James in Nebo, 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 live USGS water level and temperature, 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 Hidden Cove Boat Ramp
Is Hidden Cove Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Hidden Cove Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Nebo, North Carolina.
How is Hidden Cove Boat Ramp rated?
Hidden Cove Boat Ramp has a 4.4 out of 5 rating based on 50 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Hidden Cove Boat Ramp access?
Hidden Cove Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Lake James in Nebo, North Carolina.
How do I get to Hidden Cove Boat Ramp?
Hidden Cove Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 35.730089, -81.890896 in Nebo, 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 4.6 mi of Hidden Cove Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.