NC Wildlife Public Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:24 PM — under 2h
- Tide
- 3.169 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 8656483 — Beaufort, Duke Marine Lab · 19.4 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: NC Wildlife Public Boat Ramp
| Location | Emerald Isle, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Long Marsh |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.8/5 (61 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 34.673415, -77.007347 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Carteret County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
NC Wildlife Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Long Marsh in Emerald Isle, North Carolina at coordinates 34.67342, -77.00735. Rated 4.8/5 based on 61 Google reviews.
NC Wildlife Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Long Marsh in Emerald Isle, Carteret 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 NC Wildlife Public Boat Ramp
Is NC Wildlife Public Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, NC Wildlife Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Emerald Isle, North Carolina.
How is NC Wildlife Public Boat Ramp rated?
NC Wildlife Public Boat Ramp has a 4.8 out of 5 rating based on 61 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does NC Wildlife Public Boat Ramp access?
NC Wildlife Public Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Long Marsh in Emerald Isle, North Carolina.
How do I get to NC Wildlife Public Boat Ramp?
NC Wildlife Public Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 34.673415, -77.007347 in Emerald Isle, 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 2.2 mi of NC Wildlife Public Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.