East lake Access Area gives you public access to the water in Manteo, NC. It's run by NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Chesapeake is the nearest big city, about 66 miles away. The next public ramp is Brier Hall Access in Manteo, about 2.7 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Manteo, NC |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | NC Wildlife Resources Commission |
State agency for boat ramps around Manteo: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
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East lake Access Area is in Manteo, North Carolina. We have no street address for East lake Access Area, only its exact position on the map.
Our data does not say whether East lake Access Area charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Paddlers can usually use East lake Access Area. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Brier Hall Access in Manteo, about 2.7 miles away.
It's operated by NC Wildlife Resources Commission, who also posts any closure notices.
Brier Hall Access in Manteo (2.7 miles), Fort Landing in Columbia (6.2 miles) and Milltail Creek in Manteo (8.5 miles).
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