Babson's Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on Waccamaw River in Shallotte, NC. Wilmington is the nearest big city, about 36 miles away. Closest alternative: Cherry Grove Boat Ramp in North Myrtle Beach (18 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Shallotte, NC |
| Water | Waccamaw River |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Babson's Boat Ramp, check closures with North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Our checklist: 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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Babson's Boat Ramp is in Shallotte, North Carolina. Open the map link to see where Babson's Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Waccamaw River, in Shallotte.
Fees for Babson's Boat Ramp are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Babson's Boat Ramp.
Cherry Grove Boat Ramp in North Myrtle Beach (18 miles).
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