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Access Site NC

Tory Hole

Cape Fear River

Source: north_carolina_wildlife_resources_commission Updated 1 year ago

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City: Elizabethtown, NC
County: Bladen
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 34.63258014, -78.60378906
J9MW+2F Elizabethtown, NC, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Cape Fear River at Lock No. 3 near Tarheel, NC Aux Same River 18.8 mi away
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Cape Fear River at Wilm O Huske Lock near Tarheel, NC Same River 18.8 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 (47.3 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) 55 mi away 1. Buckhorn Dam to Lillington
14.0 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Tory Hole is a public boat access point on the Cape Fear River in Elizabethtown, located at 335 N. Poplar Street in Bladen County. The facility features a concrete ramp suitable for launching canoes, kayaks, and motorboats, with ample parking available. This is a well-maintained access area managed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.

The Cape Fear River at this location is a major waterway with an average flow of over 10,600 cubic feet per second and a gentle average gradient of 0.8 feet per mile, making it generally suitable for paddlers of various skill levels. At this point along the river's 193-mile course, you're in the improved navigation channel between Wilmington and Fayetteville, a section popular for boating and paddling. The river's substantial size and steady flow mean paddlers should be prepared for moderate current conditions and plan accordingly for their skill level and trip distance.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Cape Fear River Located within