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Access Site NC

Unnamed Ramp

Lockwoods Folly River

Source: u_s__geological_survey Updated 1 year ago

City: NC
County: Brunswick
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 33.99786651, -78.26596612
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About This Access Site
This unnamed boat ramp provides access to the Lockwoods Folly River, a large river system in Brunswick County, North Carolina that stretches 25 miles from its headwaters to the Atlantic. The ramp is located approximately 25 miles upstream from the river mouth. The Lockwoods Folly River is a Stream Order 6 waterway with a drainage area of 353 square miles and an average flow of 407 cubic feet per second, making it suitable for various types of boating activities.

The river maintains a gentle average gradient of 0.8 feet per mile with an average velocity of 1.5 feet per second, indicating relatively moderate flow conditions. Water levels vary with an elevation range of 0.20 to 6.50 meters across the river's course. Boaters using this access point should be aware of the river's characteristics and plan accordingly for their intended activity, whether paddling, fishing, or motoring.