W.C. (Billy) Crisp Slipway, a public boat ramp on Hiwassee River, is located in Murphy. W.C. (Billy) Crisp Slipway charges no fee, according to the map data. The drive from Knoxville covers roughly 62 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Hiwassee Street Slipway in Murphy is 3.8 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Murphy, NC |
| Water | Hiwassee River |
| Surface | unpaved |
| Launch fee | free |
State agency for boat ramps around Murphy: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
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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.
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W.C. (Billy) Crisp Slipway is in Murphy, North Carolina. There is no street address for W.C. (Billy) Crisp Slipway in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
W.C. (Billy) Crisp Slipway is on Hiwassee River.
W.C. (Billy) Crisp Slipway is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Hiwassee Street Slipway in Murphy (3.8 miles), Payne Street Slipway in Murphy (4.3 miles) and Ramsey Bend Slipway in Murphy (7 miles).
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