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Boating in North Carolina

 

Boaters can explore more than 5,000 miles of North Carolina waters. Find a boat ramp near you. Title and register your vessel. Get information on regulations and safety requirements here.
 

Registration and Titling 

Information about vessel registration and titling requirements, fees and frequently asked questions.
 

Where to Boat

The Wildlife Commission manages 250 free, 24-hour public Boating Access Areas.
 

Laws & Safety

Learn about no wake zone and boating regulations, safety requirements and recommendations.
 

Marina Resources

Learn about Clean Marina Program and Clean Vessel Act.
 

Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Program

The NCWRC inspects, investigates and removes abandoned and derelict vessels along the coastline.
 

Boating Publications

Boating-related publications produced by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.

Boating Access Area Full and Partial Closures

Boating Access Area County Body of Water Date Ranges Closed Reason for Closure
Cedar Cliff Jackson Cedar Cliff Lake Until Fall 2024 Drawdown and Dam Maintenance - see Duke Energy Water Access Alerts
East Lake Ferry Dare Alligator River Closed indefinitely  
Great Lake Craven Great Lake Until Further Notice Hurricane Damage
Plymouth Water Street Washington Roanoke River June 3, 2023 Town event
Rhodes Pond BAA & PFA Cumberland Rhodes Pond Until Further Notice Dam Renovation
Straits Landing Carteret North River Until Further Notice DOT Bridge Construction Work - intermittent closures and limited parking
William O'Huske Lock and Dam #3 Bladen Cape Fear River 3/20/2023 - 6/30/2023 Lock Renovation - Army Corps of Engineers

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Rhodes Pond Dam

For a timeline on Rhodes Pond dating back to 2005 and other information regarding the lake, visit the Rhodes Pond Update webpage.