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Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 8:50 PM
Water level
2.26 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 Alexander River

Updated 12 min ago
Gage Height
2.26ft
Streamflow
74.30cfs

Source: USGS station 03453000IVY RIVER NEAR MARSHALL, NC · 3.3 mi from Alexander River

Launch Light & Moon — June 24

local time
First Light
5:45 AM
Sunrise
6:15 AM
Sunset
8:50 PM
Last Light
9:20 PM

Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.

Location

Quick Facts: Walnut Island River Park

Quick facts about Walnut Island River Park
LocationFrench Broad township, North Carolina
WaterbodyAlexander River
Access TypePublic
Rating4.6/5 (75 reviews)
Coordinates35.733383, -82.656726
HoursCheck on site
CountyBuncombe County
Phone(828) 250-4260

Walnut Island River Park is a boat launch providing access to Alexander River in French Broad township, North Carolina at coordinates 35.73338, -82.65673. Rated 4.6/5 based on 75 Google reviews.

Walnut Island River Park is a boat launch on Alexander River in French Broad township, Buncombe County, North Carolina. 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.

Related: boat ramp near French Broad township • public launch in Buncombe County • fishing access on Alexander River • North Carolina boat launch

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walnut Island River Park

How is Walnut Island River Park rated?

Walnut Island River Park has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 75 Google reviews from boaters.

What water does Walnut Island River Park access?

Walnut Island River Park provides boat launch access to Alexander River in French Broad township, North Carolina.

How do I get to Walnut Island River Park?

Walnut Island River Park is located at coordinates 35.733383, -82.656726 in French Broad township, North Carolina. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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