Milltail Creek gives you public access to the water in Manteo, NC. Virginia Beach is the nearest big city, about 73 miles away. If it's full, East lake Access Area in Manteo is 8.5 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Manteo, NC |
| Water | Milltail Creek |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in North Carolina, including Milltail Creek: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading 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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Milltail Creek is in Manteo, North Carolina. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Milltail Creek.
Milltail Creek, in Manteo.
We don't have fee information for Milltail Creek, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Paddlers can usually use Milltail Creek. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Brier Hall Access in Manteo, about 8.6 miles away.
East lake Access Area in Manteo (8.5 miles), Brier Hall Access in Manteo (8.6 miles) and Mashoes Boat Ramp in Manteo (10 miles).
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