Paved Boat Ramp - Figure Eight Island

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Paved Boat Ramp - Figure Eight Island is a public launch on Middle Sound in New Hanover County, North Carolina .

The nearest community is Bayshore, about 2.8 miles away. The closest larger city is Wilmington, approximately 11.4 miles away. The site lies within the Masonboro Inlet-Mason Inlet 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 20, 2026.

Boat ramps on Middle Sound

Paved Boat Ramp - Figure Eight Island is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Middle Sound . If you know of another public launch nearby, let us know.

Nearby boat ramps in New Hanover County

We currently track 10 public boat ramps in New Hanover County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Porters Neck Boat Ramp Intracoastal Waterway 2.1 mi away
Wrightsville Beach Wrightsville Recreational Area 4.8 mi away
Trails End Masonboro Sound Orw Area 9.7 mi away
Castle Hayne Northeast Cape Fear River 11 mi away
Castle Street Northeast Cape Fear River 12 mi away
Sutton Lake Catfish Creek (Sutton Lake) 14 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.

Paved Boat Ramp - Figure Eight Island provides access to Middle 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: New Hanover County, North Carolina
Nearby places: Bayshore (2.8 mi)

Kirkland (3.3 mi)

Ogden (4.0 mi)
Coordinates: 34.2647339, -77.7496112 Gaia
Waterbody: Middle Sound
Access type: Public

Current weather

82°F Mostly Cloudy

Wind SSE 5 mph

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 3:12 PM

Water quality

11%

Good

46%

Impaired

Unassessed

Full EPA report · via EPA ATTAINS
Last updated Jul 12, 2026

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Paved Boat Ramp - Figure Eight Island

Boat ramps on Middle Sound

Nearby boat ramps in New Hanover County

Frequently asked questions

Can I launch for free at Paved Boat Ramp - Figure Eight Island?

Is parking available at Paved Boat Ramp - Figure Eight Island?

Can I launch a kayak or canoe here?

What waterway is this on?

Who manages Paved Boat Ramp - Figure Eight Island?

When was this ramp last verified?

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