Chowan County Boat Ramps, North Carolina
Chowan County tracks 4 public boat ramps and access points in total, spread across 3 different rivers, creeks and lakes - most notably Chowan River (2 ramps), Chowan River (Pembroke Creek) (1 ramp) and Albermarle Sound (1 ramp). Each listing below shows which waterbody it's on, so you can tell at a glance which ones actually connect.
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Interactive Map of Public Boat Ramps in Chowan County
Explore every public boat ramp in Chowan County on the interactive map below. Compare launch locations, find the closest boat ramp to your destination, and open each ramp for detailed information including fees, amenities and access details.
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All boat ramps in Chowan County
Waterways in Chowan County
These are the rivers, creeks and lakes with public boat ramps in Chowan County. Ramps on the same waterway don't always sit close together on a map - some of these stretch across the whole county.
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Boat ramp distribution
Boat ramps in Chowan County aren't spread evenly across its 3 waterways. Chowan River has the most, with 2 launch sites, followed by Chowan River (2 ramps), Chowan River (Pembroke Creek) (1 ramp) and Albermarle Sound (1 ramp). On the other end, 2 waterways - including Chowan River (Pembroke Creek) and Albermarle Sound - have just a single public launch point each.
Boat ramps in neighboring counties
If Chowan County doesn't have what you're looking for, these bordering counties are worth a look too.