Highway 50 Boat Launch State Recreation Area
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:35 PM — under 2h
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 timeWaxing Gibbous (74% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Highway 50 Boat Launch State Recreation Area
| Location | Sandy Plain, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Brinkley Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (85 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 36.021556, -78.690486 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Wake County |
| Phone | (984) 867-8000 |
Highway 50 Boat Launch State Recreation Area is a public boat launch providing access to Brinkley Lake in Sandy Plain, North Carolina at coordinates 36.02156, -78.69049. Rated 4.6/5 based on 85 Google reviews.
Highway 50 Boat Launch State Recreation Area is a public boat launch on Brinkley Lake in Sandy Plain, Wake 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 Highway 50 Boat Launch State Recreation Area
Is Highway 50 Boat Launch State Recreation Area free to use?
Yes, Highway 50 Boat Launch State Recreation Area is a public boat launch with free access in Sandy Plain, North Carolina.
How is Highway 50 Boat Launch State Recreation Area rated?
Highway 50 Boat Launch State Recreation Area has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 85 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Highway 50 Boat Launch State Recreation Area access?
Highway 50 Boat Launch State Recreation Area provides boat launch access to Brinkley Lake in Sandy Plain, North Carolina.
How do I get to Highway 50 Boat Launch State Recreation Area?
Highway 50 Boat Launch State Recreation Area is located at coordinates 36.021556, -78.690486 in Sandy Plain, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 2.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.