South River Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:23 PM)
- Water level
- 0.43 ft
- Tide
- 2.421 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 · 17.5 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on South River
Updated 49 min agoSource: USGS station 02051000 — NORTH MEHERRIN RIVER NEAR LUNENBURG, VA · 4.7 mi from South River
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: South River Boat Ramp
| Location | South River, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | South River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.1/5 (23 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 34.961554, -76.591213 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Carteret County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
South River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to South River in South River, North Carolina at coordinates 34.96155, -76.59121. Rated 4.1/5 based on 23 Google reviews.
South River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on South River in South River, 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, 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.
Related: boat ramp near South River • public launch in Carteret County • fishing access on South River • North Carolina boat launch
Explore more boat launches across North Carolina
Buying or selling a boat?
Decode any boat's HIN free, or run a full $9.99 history report before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions About South River Boat Ramp
Is South River Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, South River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in South River, North Carolina.
How is South River Boat Ramp rated?
South River Boat Ramp has a 4.1 out of 5 rating based on 23 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does South River Boat Ramp access?
South River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to South River in South River, North Carolina.
How do I get to South River Boat Ramp?
South River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 34.961554, -76.591213 in South River, North Carolina. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Get Directions
Navigate directly to this boat launch using your preferred mapping service:
Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding South River Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 8.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.