Public Boat Ramps on the Tar River, North Carolina

We currently track 9 verified public boat ramps with access to Tar River in North Carolina, across 3 different counties. Use the map and ramp listings below to compare launch locations, fees and access details.

9 Boat ramps
3 Counties
No free ramps confirmed yet
Edgecombe County Top county (4)

Map of the Tar River Boat Ramps

Compare every public boat ramp on the Tar River in one map. See where each launch is located, compare access points, and choose the most convenient place to get on the water.

Boat launch locations on the Tar River

Browse every verified launch site we've published on this waterway, with fee information, nearby towns and access details.

Bells Bridge Near Tarboro · Rocky Mount · Edgecombe County
Dunbar Bridge Near Leggett · Rocky Mount · Edgecombe County
Old Sparta Near Pinetops · Greenville · Edgecombe County
Riverfront Park Near Princeville · Rocky Mount · Edgecombe County
Sunset Park Near Rocky Mount · Nash County
Unnamed Boat Ramp Near Sharpsburg · Rocky Mount · Nash County
Falkland Near Falkland · Greenville · Pitt County
Greenville Near Simpson · Greenville · Pitt County
Town Commons Boat Access Near Greenville · Pitt County

Counties with access to the Tar River

Tar River runs through 3 counties we track ramps in. Edgecombe County has the most, with 4 of them.

Edgecombe County 4 ramps
Pitt County 3 ramps
Nash County 2 ramps

Frequently asked questions

The questions people ask most often before launching on Tar River.

There are currently 9 public boat ramps on Tar River in North Carolina, spanning 3 counties.

We haven't confirmed any free ramps on Tar River yet - check the fee badge on each listing for the latest status.

Edgecombe County has the most, with 4 public boat ramps on Tar River.

Sourced from North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and U.S. Geological Survey.
Data on this page was last updated August 20, 2026, based on the latest ramp data update.