Waterfront Park Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Doughs Creek in Manteo, NC. From Virginia Beach it's roughly 67 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Jockey's Ridge State Park Boat Ramp in Kill Devil Hills, about 3.8 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Manteo, NC |
| Water | Doughs Creek |
| Park | Waterfront Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official North Carolina access sites: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guideLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Waterfront Park Boat Ramp is in Manteo, North Carolina. We have no street address for Waterfront Park Boat Ramp, only its exact position on the map.
Waterfront Park Boat Ramp is on Doughs Creek.
We have no fee details for Waterfront Park Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Waterfront Park Boat Ramp. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Launch in Nags Head (Northwest) in Nags Head, about 3.7 miles away.
Kayak Launch in Nags Head (Northwest) in Nags Head (3.7 miles), Jockey's Ridge State Park Boat Ramp in Kill Devil Hills (3.8 miles) and Bebop's Multi Use Fishing Pier in Manteo (5.6 miles).
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