Barnard Park Raft Launch gives you public access to the water on French Broad River in Mars Hill, NC. Paddlers use it as well. The drive from Knoxville covers roughly 66 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Barnard Park Boat Ramp in Mars Hill is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Mars Hill, NC |
| Water | French Broad River |
| Park | Barnard Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official North Carolina access sites: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
French Broad River has 15 more public launches besides Barnard Park Raft Launch. Boat ramps on French Broad River
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Paddlers
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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Barnard Park Raft Launch is in Mars Hill, North Carolina. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Barnard Park Raft Launch.
French Broad River, in Mars Hill.
We have no fee details for Barnard Park Raft Launch, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
It's marked as kayak-friendly. Load at the side and leave the lane free.
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