Boating Access Areas

With more than 300,000 registered vessels in North Carolina, boating is one of the state’s most popular activities year-round.  The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission provides more than 200 free Boating Access Areas (BAA) to 80 different bodies of water. Check out the interactive BAA locator below to find an area by address, waterbody, or accessibility for disabled.

Interactive Boating Access Area Locator
 Disabled Access Identified

 Striped Bass Fishing Access
Areas on Roanoke River, NC

Striped Bass Fishing Access Areas on Roanoke River, NC

BAA Closings

Boat Access AreaSorted By Boat Access Area In Ascending OrderCountyBody of WaterDate Range ClosedReason for Closure
Cedar Island BAACarteretPamlico SoundJanuary 7th until renovations are complete.Renovation.
Cox's FerryWayneNeuse RiverMay 20 - July 1, 2013Renovations.
Goldsboro BAAWayneNeuse River*Exact dates coming soonRenovations.
Ranger Station BAAGrahamLake SanteetlahClosed on Oct. 15, 2012 - April 2013Renovation.

 

*The NCWRC will be doing renovations at Goldsboro BAA for the next two months and the public should expect some closures. Check back later for exact dates.

Coastal Boating Guide


Coastal Boating Guide
(From 2013 Spring Fishing
& Boating Guide)

BAA Features

BAA Courtesies

1) Prepare your vessel for the water or the drive home well away from the ramp.

2) Do not block the ramp with an unattended vehicle or vessel.

3) Lines are formed by vehicles with trailers, keep your vessel out of the ramp area until ready to trailer.

4) Practice backing your trailer at home so that you will look like a pro at the ramp.

5) Do not power load your vessel, this causes erosion beyond the ramp.