Wildlife Ramp (Avalon Beach)

Avalon Beach offers public boat access to Colington Creek in Kill Devil Hills, conveniently located on Dock Street. This North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission facility features multiple launching lanes and provides 24-hour access to Kitty Hawk Bay and surrounding waterways. The ramp is ideal for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorboats looking to explore the calm, shallow waters of the Outer Banks' coastal sound system.

Colington Creek and Kitty Hawk Bay offer protected paddling with minimal current, making this an excellent choice for recreational paddlers of all skill levels. The area's shallow waters are characteristic of the Atlantic Coastal Plain and provide easy access to explore Colington Island and nearby estuarine environments. This location is free and publicly maintained, making it a reliable, accessible launch point for water recreation.

The Outer Banks region offers additional attractions nearby, including Wright Brothers National Memorial and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, making Avalon Beach a convenient base for combining paddling with local sightseeing.