Cascading Falls, a public boat ramp on Johns River, is located in Gamewell. It's about 67 miles from Charlotte, NC, as the crow flies. If it's full, Corpening Bridge Access Area (Northwest) in Morganton is 4.6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Gamewell, NC |
| Water | Johns River |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Gamewell: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Johns River has 2 more public launches besides Cascading Falls. Johns River overview
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Cascading Falls is in Gamewell, North Carolina. Open the map link to see where Cascading Falls sits on the shore.
Johns River, in Gamewell.
We don't have fee information for Cascading Falls, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Paddlers can usually use Cascading Falls. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Yadkin Valley Community Park Access in Lenoir, about 13 miles away.
Corpening Bridge Access Area (Northwest 2) in Morganton (4.6 miles), Corpening Bridge Access Area (Northwest) in Morganton (4.6 miles) and John's River Boat Access in Morganton (7.3 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby