Unnamed Boat Ramp

The Lockwoods Folly River is a large river system in southeastern North Carolina with a total length of 25.14 miles and a drainage area of 353 square miles. This unnamed boat ramp provides access to the river near Varnamtown in Brunswick County. The river has a relatively gentle average gradient of 0.8 feet per mile and maintains an average flow of approximately 407 cubic feet per second, making it a navigable waterway for various vessel types.

With an average velocity of 1.50 feet per second and a stream order of 6, the Lockwoods Folly River offers moderate conditions suitable for both motorized and non-motorized watercraft. The ramp is located approximately 25 miles upstream from the river mouth, placing paddlers in a mid-section of the river where the channel is well-established. The elevation change across the entire system is minimal at just 21 feet total drop, indicating consistent water levels throughout most of the year.

Boaters and paddlers using this access point should be aware of the river's tidal influences closer to the mouth and plan accordingly for water level changes. The moderate current and steady flow make this section suitable for recreational boating, though navigators should remain cautious of any submerged obstacles typical of coastal plain rivers in this region.