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Ramp etiquetteKayak & canoe launches in Mars Hill, NC
We list 7 kayak launches within 16 miles of Mars Hill. A kayak launch gets you on the water without backing a trailer down a ramp. Expect a low floating dock, rollers or a soft shoreline. 5 more are within 50 miles.
- 1.2 mi
Barnard Park Raft Launch
Mars Hill - 1.2 mi
Barnard Park Boat Ramp
Mars Hill - 1.9 mi
Stackhouse River Access
Mars Hill - 1.9 mi
Stackhouse Boat Launch
Mars Hill - 7.6 mi
Murray Branch Boat Launch
Greeneville - 12 mi
Alexander River Park Access
Weaverville - 14 mi
Ledges Whitewater Park Access
Weaverville - 18 mi
Woodfin Park Access
Asheville - 19 mi
Silver Line Park River Access
Asheville - 21 mi
Craven Street Bridge Access
Asheville - 22 mi
- 23 mi
Boat ramps near Mars Hill
- Nantahala Outdoor Center Boat Launch Mars Hill, 4.2 mi
- Redmon Dam River Access Mars Hill, 5.1 mi
- French Broad River Access Newport, 16 mi
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Where can you find kayak & canoe launches in Mars Hill, NC?
Within 16 miles of Mars Hill we list 7 kayak launches: Barnard Park Raft Launch, Barnard Park Boat Ramp, Stackhouse River Access, Stackhouse Boat Launch, Murray Branch Boat Launch, Alexander River Park Access and Ledges Whitewater Park Access.
What other kayak launches are near Mars Hill?
Within 50 miles: Woodfin Park Access (Asheville, 18 miles), Silver Line Park River Access (Asheville, 19 miles), Craven Street Bridge Access (Asheville, 21 miles), French Broad River Greenway Access (South) (Asheville, 22 miles) and French Broad River Greenway Access (Southeast) (Asheville, 23 miles).
Read How to launch a kayak or canoe first, then compare options on the map. Full list of launches in the city: Boat ramps in Mars Hill, NC.