Pitzer Road Public Fishing Area, a public boat ramp on Dan River, is located in Walnut Cove. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. From Winston-Salem it's roughly 22 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Snow Creek Access in Walnut Cove is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Walnut Cove, NC |
| Water | Dan River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in North Carolina, including Pitzer Road Public Fishing Area: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Dan River has 9 more public launches besides Pitzer Road Public Fishing Area. Dan River overview
Step by step: 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.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
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Pitzer Road Public Fishing Area is in Walnut Cove, North Carolina. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Pitzer Road Public Fishing Area.
Pitzer Road Public Fishing Area is on Dan River.
No fee information yet for Pitzer Road Public Fishing Area, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Yes, Pitzer Road Public Fishing Area is listed as suitable for kayaks and canoes too. Launch from the side so trailers can use the lane.
Snow Creek Access in Walnut Cove (under 1 mile), Hemlock Golf Course River Access in Walnut Cove (2.5 miles) and Moratock Park Access in Walnut Cove (2.8 miles).
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