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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.

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 over 100 different bodies of water. Check out the interactive BAA Locator below to find an area by address, water body or accessibility for disabled. 

Interactive Boating Access Area Locator
 Disabled Access Identified

BAA Closings

Boat Access AreaSorted By Boat Access Area In Ascending OrderCountyBody of WaterDate Range ClosedReason for Closure
ApalchiaCherokeeApalachia Lake3/1/2019 - Until CompletionRenovation
Bear CreekJacksonBear Creek Lake9/6/2018 - Until Further NoticeMaintenance drawdown by Duke Energy.
Cheoah PointGrahamLake Santeetlah Until Further NoticeDue to repair & maintenance work on Santeetlah Dam, the area will be closed once/twice a week, about an hour each time. Boaters may use Massey Branch or Avey Branch BAAs during closures.
Great LakeCravenGreat LakeUntil Further NoticeHurricane Damage
HenricoNorthamptonLake Gaston1/7/2019 - Until CompletionRenovation
Lock & Dam #1BladenCape Fear RiverUntil Further NoticeHurricane Damage
Lock & Dam #2BladenCape Fear RiverUntil Further NoticeRepairs
Rhodes Pond BAA & PFACumberlandRhodes PondUntil Further NoticeDam Renovation
Tory HoleBladenCape Fear RiverUntil Further NoticeHurricane Damage
Wolf CreekJacksonWolf Creek LakeUntil CompletionMaintenance drawdown by Duke Energy.

Boating Guides


Statewide Boating
Access Area Guide
by Coastal, Piedmont and Mountain Regions
 

Coastal Boating Guide 
from the Spring Fishing & Boating Guide

Boater's Resources

Paddling

Boating Courtesies

  • Avoid causing erosion by operating at no wake near shore or in narrow streams or rivers.
  • Make sure all passengers have proper PFD's, and have a safety discussion before departure.
  • To avoid noise pollution, vary your operating areas.
  • Stay aware and respect others using the waterways. For example, reduce your wake around those fishing or using smaller vessels.
  • Leave the environment like you found it. Take all trash back to shore to be disposed of properly.