NC 268 Ararat River Access, a kayak and canoe launch, is located in Pilot Mountain. From Winston-Salem it's roughly 25 miles in a straight line. The next kayak launch is Tharrington Park Access in Mount Airy, about 8.9 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Pilot Mountain, NC |
| Water | Ararat River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Pilot Mountain: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
NC 268 Ararat River Access is one of 4 public launches on Ararat River. Boat ramps on Ararat River
Step by step: How to launch a kayak or canoe.
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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 Ramp etiquette
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteStill waiting for the first review of this launch.
NC 268 Ararat River Access is in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks NC 268 Ararat River Access itself.
NC 268 Ararat River Access is on Ararat River.
Our data does not say whether NC 268 Ararat River Access charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Tharrington Park Access in Mount Airy (8.9 miles), H.B. Rowe Park Access in Mount Airy (9.5 miles) and Fishing (Hatchery/Delayed Harvest) in Mount Airy (9.9 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby