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Access Site NC

Lock And Dam #2

Cape Fear River

Source: north_carolina_wildlife_resources_commission Updated 1 year ago

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City: NC
County: Bladen
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 34.62518279, -78.57460345
JCGG+35 Elizabethtown, NC, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Cape Fear River at Lock No. 3 near Tarheel, NC Aux Same River 20.3 mi away
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Cape Fear River at Wilm O Huske Lock near Tarheel, NC Same River 20.3 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Cape Fear River
2 runs (1 nearby)
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-III Upstream from here (48.1 mi from take-out) 2. Wildlife Road access near Lillington to NC 217 bridge near Erwin
8.0 mi 5 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I-II(III) 56 mi away 1. Buckhorn Dam to Lillington
14.0 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Lock and Dam #2 access site on the Cape Fear River provides a convenient boat ramp and put-in for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats. Located in Bladen County, North Carolina, this site offers ample parking and is universally accessible.

The Cape Fear River is a major waterway, stretching 194 miles from the Piedmont to the coast. With an average flow of over 10,000 cubic feet per second and a total elevation drop of 161 feet, it's a sizable and dynamic river system. Paddlers and boaters should be prepared for the river's size and moderate current.

The facilities at Lock and Dam #2 are free and open 24 hours, making it a flexible access point for those exploring this section of the Cape Fear. Whether planning a day trip or multi-day adventure, this location provides a useful launch site for accessing the river's fishing, wildlife viewing, and other recreational opportunities.
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