City: Jacksonville, NC
County: Onslow
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 34.74394831, -77.35355555
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on New River
20 runs
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
I-II
275 mi away
04. Claytor Dam to above McCoy Falls
26.0 mi
II
278 mi away
03.1 Barren Springs to Allisonia
5.4 mi
II
282 mi away
03.0 Foster Falls to Barren Springs
6.4 mi
I-III
284 mi away
02.0 Fries Dam to Byllesby Dam
7.2 mi
11 ft/mi
I-II
283 mi away
02.3 Austinville to Foster Falls
4.5 mi
II-III
283 mi away
02.4 Foster Falls
0.6 mi
I-II(III)
283 mi away
05. McCoy Falls to Eggleston
3.5 mi
I-II(III)
285 mi away
01. Stuart Dam (Route 58) to Fries (Route 94)
43.9 mi
II-III
285 mi away
02.1 Byllesby Dam to Ivanhoe
4.2 mi
I-II
286 mi away
02.2 Ivanhoe to Austinville
4.7 mi
I-II
285 mi away
06. Eggleston to Ripplemead
8.4 mi
4 ft/mi
I-II
291 mi away
07. Ripplemead to Pearisburg
8.4 mi
8 ft/mi
I-II+(III)
295 mi away
08. Pearisburg,VA to Glen Lyn, VA
9.6 mi
I-III
302 mi away
09. Glen Lyn, VA to Bull Falls Camping Area, WV
21.0 mi
5 ft/mi
I-III(IV)
316 mi away
10. Bluestone Dam to Sandstone
11.0 mi
10 ft/mi
I-III
321 mi away
11. Sandstone to McCreery
15.0 mi
9 ft/mi
II-III
335 mi away
12. McCreery to Thurmond
13.0 mi
8 ft/mi
I-III
338 mi away
13. Thurmond to Cunard
7.2 mi
III-IV
338 mi away
14. Cunard to Fayette Station
6.9 mi
20 ft/mi
III-IV
350 mi away
15. New River Dries: Hawks Nest Dam to Gauley Bridge
6.0 mi
18 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Northeast Creek Park boat ramp provides access to the New River, a major river system spanning 259 miles with a drainage area of over 8,000 square miles. This is a significant waterway classified as a Stream Order 8 river, comparable to major rivers like the Mississippi and Missouri. The ramp is located in Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, at the lower tidal section of the New River system.
Paddlers and boaters should be aware that the New River has an average flow of approximately 12,440 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 5.37 feet per second. The river maintains a relatively gentle average gradient of 7 feet per mile in this region. Given the size and flow characteristics of the New River at this location near Jacksonville, this access point is suitable for various watercraft including kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. The tidal influence at this coastal North Carolina location may affect water conditions and navigation.
The Northeast Creek Park ramp serves as a public access point to one of North Carolina's important river systems. Boaters should plan accordingly based on tide schedules and water flow conditions, which can vary seasonally. The major river classification indicates this is an established waterway with significant boat traffic potential, making it suitable for experienced paddlers and boaters familiar with river navigation.
Paddlers and boaters should be aware that the New River has an average flow of approximately 12,440 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 5.37 feet per second. The river maintains a relatively gentle average gradient of 7 feet per mile in this region. Given the size and flow characteristics of the New River at this location near Jacksonville, this access point is suitable for various watercraft including kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. The tidal influence at this coastal North Carolina location may affect water conditions and navigation.
The Northeast Creek Park ramp serves as a public access point to one of North Carolina's important river systems. Boaters should plan accordingly based on tide schedules and water flow conditions, which can vary seasonally. The major river classification indicates this is an established waterway with significant boat traffic potential, making it suitable for experienced paddlers and boaters familiar with river navigation.