You'll find Roaring River Access in Hays. It's a public boat ramp. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. It's about 42 miles from Winston-Salem, NC, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Ronda Access in Elkin, about 2.7 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Hays, NC |
| Water | Roaring River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Hays: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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 Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Roaring River Access is in Hays, North Carolina. We only have the map location of Roaring River Access from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Roaring River Access is on Roaring River.
Our data does not say whether Roaring River Access charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
It's marked as kayak-friendly. Load at the side and leave the lane free.
Ronda Access in Elkin (2.7 miles), Crater Park River Access in Elkin (8 miles) and Smoot Park Access in North Wilkesboro (8.9 miles).
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