Great Bend Park Paddle Access gives you public access to the water on Haw River in Burlington, NC. The drive from Greensboro covers roughly 21 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Great Bend Park Boat Ramp in Burlington (under 1 mile).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Burlington, NC |
| Water | Haw River |
| Park | Great Bend Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Burlington: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Haw River has 11 more public launches besides Great Bend Park Paddle Access. Haw River overview
Our checklist: How to launch a kayak or canoe.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guide
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Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
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Great Bend Park Paddle Access is in Burlington, North Carolina. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Great Bend Park Paddle Access.
It gives you access to Haw River.
Our data does not say whether Great Bend Park Paddle Access charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Great Bend Park Boat Ramp in Burlington (under 1 mile), Glencoe Paddle Access in Burlington (under 1 mile) and Indian Valley Paddle Access in Burlington (under 1 mile).
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