Rose Bay

The Rose Bay boat ramp provides free, public access to the unnamed canal system in Swan Quarter, Hyde County. Located 700 feet south of the intersection of Oyster Creek Street and 3rd Street, this ramp offers a convenient launching point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters exploring the shallow coastal waterways of eastern North Carolina. As one of several public access points maintained by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission on the Hyde County mainland, Rose Bay serves as a gateway to productive fishing and paddling opportunities in the area.

This access point is ideally positioned for exploring nearby Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge and its extensive coastal marshlands, including the Swanquarter National Wilderness Area. Paddlers can expect shallow, calm waters typical of coastal canal systems, making this location suitable for flatwater paddling and fishing. The proximity to multiple wildlife refuges and quality fishing grounds makes Rose Bay a practical base for day trips or extended explorations of Hyde County's water resources. As with other public ramps in the region, there are no user fees.