Boat Ramps Nearby
Illustration Life jackets
The life jacket rule for every paddler
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Asheville, NC
There are 6 places to launch a boat in Asheville. Another 18 are within 25 miles.
Search the map around Asheville Kayak & canoe launches in Asheville
More boat ramps around Asheville
- 6.1 mi Bent Creek River Park Access Bent Creek Boat rampKayak launch
- 6.9 mi Ledges Whitewater Park Access Weaverville Boat rampKayak launch
- 9.5 mi Alexander River Park Access Weaverville Boat rampKayak launch
- 9.7 mi Glen Bridge River Access Avery Creek Boat rampKayak launch
- 12 mi Westfeldt River Park Access Mills River Boat rampKayak launch
- 14 mi Mills River Park Boat Ramp Mills River Boat rampFree
- 16 mi Redmon Dam River Access Mars Hill Boat rampFree
- 18 mi Horse Shoe River Access Horse Shoe Boat rampKayak launch
- 20 mi Barnard Park Boat Ramp Mars Hill Boat rampKayak launch
- 20 mi Barnard Park Raft Launch Mars Hill Boat rampKayak launch
Asheville boat access in numbers
| Boat ramps | 5 |
|---|---|
| Kayak and canoe launches | 6 |
Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: French Broad River, Hominy Creek River.
North Carolina rules to know
- On North Carolina piers with a blanket license you do not need your own coastal license.
Before your first launch here: launching a boat, ramp etiquette and launch fees.
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Illustration Ramp etiquette
12 rules regulars expect you to know
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Asheville: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat in Asheville, NC?
We list 6 launches in Asheville, including Craven Street Bridge Access, French Broad River Greenway Access (South) and French Broad River Greenway Access (Southeast). Another 18 are within 25 miles.
Where can you launch a kayak in Asheville?
Craven Street Bridge Access, French Broad River Greenway Access (South), French Broad River Greenway Access (Southeast) and Hominy Creek River Access and 2 more work for kayaks and canoes.
Which lakes and rivers can you launch on in Asheville?
The launches in Asheville give access to French Broad River and Hominy Creek River.
Did a launch close, or is one missing? Let us know, we update the list regularly.