Public Boat Ramps

Dare County Public Boat Ramp Kitty Hawk, NC

This Dare County Public Boat Ramp is in the Village of Kitty Hawk. Turn right off 158 by-pass on to Kitty Hawk Road and follow it for approximately 3 miles and turn left on Bob Perry. Follow Bob Perry Road for approximately one mile and turn right at the Dare County Public Boat Ramp sign.

Parking is available for approximately 30 vehicles and trailers, with access to a picnic area. The canal to the sound is about 200' long, with a depth of approximately 5'.

National Park Service Boat Ramp Oregon Inlet Nags Head, NC


The National Park Service Boat Ramp is located at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center off HWY 12 behind the fishing center. Parking is available for approximately 75 vehicles and trailers.

Fish and Wildlife Boat Ramp Washington Baum Bridge


The Washington Baum Bridge Boat Ramp is located on the west side of the Washington Baum Bridge, directly across from Pirates Cove Marina. There is available parking for approximately 50 vehicles and trailers, with several railed walkways that provide easy access for recreational fishing.

Dare County Boat Ramp Wanchese, NC

As you enter the Village of Wanchese bear left at the intersection and continue for approximately 1 mile to Fisherman's Wharf Restaurant. The Dare County Wanchese Boat Ramp is on the south side between Fisherman's Wharf Restaurant and Moon Tillett’s Fish Company. Parking is very limited depending on commercial activity.

Fish and Wildlife Boat Ramp Bowsertown Road

This boat ramp is located in the Town of Manteo on Roanoke Island. Turn left on Bowser Town Road located at the intersection of HWY 64 and Bowsertown Road (next to CVS Pharmacy). Follow Bowsertown road approximately 1 mile and make a left on California (you will be facing EMS Station 1). Stay on California for about 1/8 mile and the boat ramp is on the right hand side.

There is available parking for approximately 30 vehicles and trailers.

Dare County Public Boat Ramp Manteo, NC


This boat ramp is in the Town of Manteo on Roanoke Island. Turn right at the stop light on Budleigh Street and follow it to the end and make a left. The boat ramp is adjacent to the bridge that goes to the Elizabeth II Historical site. There is very limited parking.

Dare County Public Boat Ramp Manns Harbor, NC


This boat ramp is in the Village of Manns Harbor located on the mainland. Cross Manns Harbor Bridge going west and turn left off HWY 64 onto Old Ferry Dock Road. Very limited access due to maneuverability.

Fish & Wildlife Boat Ramp Mashoes Road Manns Harbor, NC

The boat ramp is off of Mashoes Road in the village of Manns Harbor. Cross over the Manns Harbor Bridge going west approximately 1/8 mile and turn right on Mashoes Road. Follow Mashoes Road about 4 miles and turn left at the Fish & Wildlife sign. Parking is available for approximately 15 vehicles and trailers.

Fish & Wildlife Public Boat Ramp East Lake, NC

The boat ramp is 1 mile east of the Alligator River Bridge off HWY 64. Available Parking.

Public Boat Ramp Mashoes Road Manns Harbor, NC

The boat ramp is at the end of Mashoes Road in the Village of Manns Harbor. Cross the Manns Harbor Bridge going west on HWY 64 and go about 1/8 mile and turn right on Mashoes Road. Follow Mashoes Road for approximately 6 miles to the end until you reach the canal and the ramp.
This is a wooden ramp, shallow water with very limited parking.