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Boat Ramps in Wilkes County, North Carolina

16 public launches · 10 carry-in kayak/canoe launches

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Roaring River Access

Yadkin River · Hays, Wilkes County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Car parking
10 spaces
Restroom
No
Nearest town
30 mi from Statesville

Managed by NC Wildlife Resources Commission

Address: 9214 Elkin Hwy 268 Roaring River 28669

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Dam Site Shelter

W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir · Cricket, Wilkes County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Yes
Nearest town
25 mi from Saint Stephens

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · 336-921-3390

Directions: From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-77 North (approximately 60 miles) before merging onto Highway 421 North towards Wilkesboro/Boone. Continue to Exit 286B (approximately 20 miles), turn left onto Highway 268, continue for approximately 4 miles and turn right on Reservoir Road. Turn left into the Visitor Assistance Center parking lot after .25 miles and the shelter will be directly behind the V

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Marley Ford Canoe Launch

W Kerr Scott Reservoir · Millers Creek, Wilkes County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lake size
1,280 acres
Nearest town
19 mi from Lenoir

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Wilkes Skyline Marina

W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir · Moravian Falls, Wilkes County

Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Nearest town
25 mi from Saint Stephens

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

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Boomer Park Shelter

W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir · Moravian Falls, Wilkes County

Surface
Paved
Nearest town
19 mi from Lenoir

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · 336-921-3390

Directions: From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-77 North (approximately 60 miles) before merging onto Highway 421 North towards Wilkesboro/Boone. Continue to Exit 286B (approximately 20 miles), turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 6 miles. Turn left onto Boomer Road and the park will be on the right in approximately 1/4 mile. From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take Highway 421 North (

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Ferguson Access

Yadkin River · Millers Creek, Wilkes County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town
15 mi from Lenoir

Managed by NC Wildlife Resources Commission

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Greenway Canoe Access

Yadkin River · North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town
28 mi from Saint Stephens

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Moravian Creek Access

Yadkin River · Wilkesboro, Wilkes County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town
27 mi from Saint Stephens

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Ronda Access

Yadkin River · Elkin, Wilkes County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town
27 mi from Mount Airy

Managed by Town of Ronda

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Smoot Park Access #1

Yadkin River · North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town
29 mi from Saint Stephens

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Smoot Park Access #2

Yadkin River · North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town
29 mi from Saint Stephens

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Tailwater Access

Yadkin River · Cricket, Wilkes County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town
26 mi from Saint Stephens

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

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Bandits Roost

W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir · Millers Creek, Wilkes County

Nearest town
22 mi from Lenoir

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · 336-921-3190

Directions: From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take Highway 421 North (approximately 55 miles) to Exit 286B, turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 5 miles. Turn right onto Jess Walsh Road. Campground entrance is located at the end of the road. From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-77 North (approximately 60 miles) before merging onto Highway 421 North towards Wilkesboro/Boone. Continue t

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Keowee Park Shelter

W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir · Millers Creek, Wilkes County

Nearest town
19 mi from Lenoir

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · 336-921-3390

Directions: From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-77 North (approximately 60 miles) before merging onto Highway 421 North towards Wilkesboro/Boone. Continue to Exit 286B (approximately 20 miles), turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 7.5 miles. Turn the first right after the bridge. (You will see a sign for Warrior Creek Campground.) Continue on this access road and the shelter will be st

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W. Kerr Scott Visitor Assistance Center Conference Room

W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir · Cricket, Wilkes County

Nearest town
25 mi from Saint Stephens

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · 336-921-3390

Directions: From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-77 North (approximately 60 miles) before merging into Highway 421 North towards Wilkesboro / Boone. Continue to Exit 286B (approximately 20 miles), turn left onto Highway 268, continue for approximately 4 miles and turn right on Reservoir Road. Turn left into the Visitor Assistance Center parking lot after 0.25 miles. From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take

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Warrior Creek

W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir · Millers Creek, Wilkes County

Nearest town
19 mi from Lenoir

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · 336-921-2177

Directions: From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take Highway 421 North (approximately 55 miles) to Exit 286B, turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 8 miles. Turn right immediately after crossing the bridge and follow signs to the campground. From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-77 North (approximately 60 miles) before merging onto Highway 421 North towards Wilkesboro/Boone, continue to E

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