Boating Access Areas | NC Wildlife

With more than 300,000 registered vessels in North Carolina, boating is one of the state’s most popular activities year-round. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission provides 250 free Boating Access Areas (BAA) to over 100 different bodies of water. Use the interactive BAA Locator below to find an area by address, water body or accessibility for disabled. Please notice Caution remarks.

Screenshot of the Boating Access Areas Interactive Map

Boating Access Area Locator

Boating Access Area Full and Partial Closures

Boating Courtesies

Avoid causing erosion by operating at no wake near shore or in narrow streams or rivers.
Make sure all passengers have proper PFD's and have a safety discussion before departure.
To avoid noise pollution, vary your operating areas.
Stay aware and respect others using the waterways.
Reduce your wake around those fishing or using smaller vessels.
Take all trash back to shore to be disposed of properly.
Wake responsibly.