You'll find Idols Dam Portage on Yadkin River in Advance. It's a public boat ramp. The map data shows 2 launch lanes, which helps on busy weekends. Paddlers use it as well. Winston-Salem is the nearest big city, about 12 miles away. If it's full, Tanglewood Yadkin River Access in Bermuda Run is 2.9 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Advance, NC |
| Water | Yadkin River |
| Ramps | 2 launch lanes in the map data |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Advance: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Yadkin River has 15 more public launches besides Idols Dam Portage. Boat ramps on Yadkin River
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Idols Dam Portage is in Advance, North Carolina. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Idols Dam Portage.
Yadkin River, in Advance.
The map data has no fee details for Idols Dam Portage, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
It's marked as kayak-friendly. Load at the side and leave the lane free.
Tanglewood Yadkin River Access in Bermuda Run (2.9 miles), US 64 River Access in Lexington (8.1 miles) and Huntsville Access in Lewisville (10 miles).
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