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North Carolina Boat Ramp Directory

Every Boat Ramp in North Carolina

816+ boat ramps across 18 lakes and coastal areas. Mountain lakes, piedmont reservoirs, and Outer Banks coastal launches.

Featured: Lake Norman

7 named ramps

Mountain Island Boat Landing

North Carolina

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Cowan'S Ford Boat Ramp

North Carolina

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Beatty Ford Access Area

North Carolina

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Wildlife Woods Campground Slipway

North Carolina

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Lake Norman RV Resort Slipway

North Carolina

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Lake Norman Marina Slipway

North Carolina

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North Carolina Lakes & Coastal Areas

Pamlico Sound

38

Hatteras, Ocracoke, Swan Quarter

25 ft deep

Lake Norman

23

Mooresville, Cornelius, Huntersville

32,510 acres110 ft deep

Albemarle Sound

14

Edenton, Elizabeth City, Columbia

25 ft deep

Neuse River

14

New Bern, Kinston, Goldsboro

30 ft deep

Intracoastal Waterway (NC)

14

Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Surf City

12 ft deep

Jordan Lake

11

Apex, Pittsboro, Cary

13,900 acres85 ft deep

Falls Lake

11

Raleigh, Durham, Wake Forest

12,410 acres82 ft deep

Fontana Lake

9

Bryson City, Fontana Dam, Robbinsville

10,530 acres440 ft deep

Cape Fear River

9

Wilmington, Southport, Carolina Beach

45 ft deep

Bogue Sound

8

Morehead City, Beaufort, Atlantic Beach

12 ft deep

Lake James

7

Morganton, Marion, Nebo

6,510 acres120 ft deep

Kerr Lake (Buggs Island)

6

Henderson, Clarksville, Boydton

50,000 acres100 ft deep

W. Kerr Scott Lake

4

Wilkesboro, North Wilkesboro

1,475 acres80 ft deep

Lake Lure

3

Lake Lure, Chimney Rock

720 acres104 ft deep

Lake Mattamuskeet

3

Swan Quarter, Fairfield, Engelhard

40,000 acres5 ft deep

High Rock Lake

2

Lexington, Salisbury, Denton

15,180 acres50 ft deep

Lake Gaston

1

Littleton, Henrico, Gaston

20,300 acres90 ft deep

Core Sound

0

Atlantic, Beaufort, Harkers Island

8 ft deep

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All 816 North Carolina Boat Ramps

Abandon Boat Launch

North Carolina

Alexander River Park Access

North Carolina

Altamahaw Paddle Access

North Carolina

Altamahaw Paddle Access

North Carolina

Astoria Boat Ramp

North Carolina

Badin Lake Boat Ramp

Badin

Barnard Park Boat Ramp

North Carolina

Barnard Park Raft Launch

North Carolina

Beatty Ford Access Area

North Carolina

Bent Creek River Park Access

North Carolina

Big Hill Road Access

North Carolina

Blantyre River Access

North Carolina

Boat Access

North Carolina

Boat Access

North Carolina

Boone Access

North Carolina

Boone'S Cave Access

North Carolina

Brice'S Creek Boat Launch

North Carolina

Brier Hall Access

North Carolina

Brooks Bridge Paddle Access

North Carolina

Canal Bridge Boat Ramp

North Carolina

Canal Bridge Boat Ramp

North Carolina

Canoe Access

North Carolina

Canoe Launch

North Carolina

CanoeKayak Launch

North Carolina

Cascading Falls

North Carolina

Castle Ford Access

North Carolina

Cedar Cliff

North Carolina

Cedar Creek Canoe Launch

North Carolina

Champion Park Access

North Carolina

Cherry Grove Boat Ramp

North Carolina

Additional Launch Sites

Boat Launch34.5780, -80.1761
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Boat Ramp36.2610, -84.1455
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Boat Ramp35.6401, -84.2184
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Boat Ramp36.2558, -84.0814
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Boat Ramp36.3513, -84.0361
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Boat Ramp35.6057, -84.1973
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Boat Ramp35.9968, -84.1906
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Boat Ramp35.8003, -84.2204
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Boat Ramp35.6573, -84.2293
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Boat Ramp35.1192, -84.1680
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Boat Ramp35.7874, -84.2540
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Boat Ramp36.2042, -84.0887
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Boat Ramp35.8575, -84.1537
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Boat Ramp36.0648, -84.1747
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Boat Ramp35.7333, -84.2550
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Boat Ramp35.8614, -84.1267
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Boat Ramp35.9490, -84.2390
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Boat Ramp35.7907, -84.1156
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Boat Ramp35.8926, -84.2514
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Boat Ramp35.9522, -84.2357
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North Carolina Boating FAQ

How many boat ramps are in North Carolina?
RampSeeker lists 816+ boat ramps across North Carolina, from mountain lakes to Outer Banks coastal launches.
What are the best fishing lakes in North Carolina?
Lake Norman is NC's largest man-made lake with excellent striped and largemouth bass. Jordan Lake and Falls Lake near the Triangle offer great crappie and bass. For saltwater, Pamlico Sound and the Outer Banks are world-class for red drum, flounder, and speckled trout.
Do I need a boating license in North Carolina?
North Carolina does not require a boating license, but all vessels with motors must be registered with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. A Vessel Safety Education course is strongly recommended.
What saltwater fish can I catch in North Carolina?
NC's coast offers red drum (redfish), flounder, speckled trout, bluefish, king mackerel, cobia, sheepshead, and black drum. The Outer Banks is considered one of the best saltwater fishing destinations on the East Coast.
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