McNeil Park Boat Ramp

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McNeil Park Boat Ramp is a public launch on Bogue Sound in Carteret County, North Carolina .

The nearest community is Pine Knoll Shores, about 0.8 miles away. The closest larger city is Jacksonville, approximately 35.8 miles away. The site lies within the Morehead City-Drum Shoals watershed, as defined by the EPA, with its latest assessment summarized below.

Sourced from U.S. Geological Survey . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since August 19, 2026.

Boat ramps on Bogue Sound

McNeil Park Boat Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Bogue Sound . If you know of another public launch nearby, let us know.

Nearby boat ramps in Carteret County

We currently track 12 public boat ramps in Carteret County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Morehead City Bogue Sound (Intracoastal Waterway) 3.2 mi away
Newport Unnamed Canal (Newport River) 6.1 mi away
West Beaufort Town Creek 8 mi away
Beaufort Taylor Creek 9.7 mi away
Emerald Isle Bogue Sound (Intracoastal Waterway) 12 mi away
Straits Landing The Straits 13 mi away

Frequently asked questions

We haven't confirmed the current launch fee with the managing agency yet - check the fee badge at the top of this page, which updates as soon as we do.

We don't yet have a confirmed parking count for this location from the managing agency.

This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.

McNeil Park Boat Ramp provides access to Bogue Sound.

This listing is sourced from U.S. Geological Survey records.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026.

Quick facts

County: Carteret County, North Carolina
Nearby places: Pine Knoll Shores (0.8 mi)

Atlantic Beach (3.5 mi)

Morehead City (4.5 mi)
Coordinates: 34.7034878, -76.8020405 Gaia
Waterbody: Bogue Sound
Access type: Public

Current weather

81°F Light Rain

Wind WSW 7 mph

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 2:34 PM

Water quality

56%

Good

75%

Impaired

Unassessed

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Last updated Jul 12, 2026

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McNeil Park Boat Ramp

Boat ramps on Bogue Sound

Nearby boat ramps in Carteret County

Frequently asked questions

Can I launch for free at McNeil Park Boat Ramp?

Is parking available at McNeil Park Boat Ramp?

Can I launch a kayak or canoe here?

What waterway is this on?

Who manages McNeil Park Boat Ramp?

When was this ramp last verified?

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