McCrary Creek Access Area Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC. The drive from Charlotte covers roughly 26 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Wildlife Woods Campground Slipway in Sherrills Ford is 6.3 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Lake Norman of Catawba, NC |
| Water | McCrary Creek |
| Park | McCrary Creek Access Area |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Lake Norman of Catawba: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
More in our guide: 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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McCrary Creek Access Area Boat Ramp is in Lake Norman of Catawba, North Carolina. The directions button above routes you to the pin for McCrary Creek Access Area Boat Ramp.
It gives you access to McCrary Creek.
We have no fee details for McCrary Creek Access Area Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Paddlers can usually use McCrary Creek Access Area Boat Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Duke Energy Kayak/ Canoe Access in Mount Holly, about 21 miles away.
Wildlife Woods Campground Slipway in Sherrills Ford (6.3 miles), Beatty Ford Access Area in Denver (8.5 miles) and Beatty's Ford Park Boat Ramp in Denver (8.6 miles).
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