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The West Beaufort boat ramp provides convenient access to Town Creek in Beaufort, Carteret County, located behind the airport at Turner Street and West Beaufort Road. This facility offers **2 boat ramps, 2 floating docks, a fishing pier, and a comfort station**, with ample parking for trailers. The site serves kayakers, canoeists, and boaters of all types and is centrally located for access to the broader estuary system.
**Water Conditions & Navigation:** Town Creek is a large, slow-moving waterway (Stream Order 7) with an average flow of 1,164 cubic feet per second and modest average velocity of 2.7 feet/second, making it suitable for paddlers of various skill levels. Be aware that this is a tidal estuary near the town of Beaufort, so water levels and conditions vary significantly with tide. Local feedback suggests checking tide conditions before launching—the creek can become shallow in certain areas, particularly at low tide. A no-wake zone extends through the creek toward the inlet.
**Nearby Resources:** Oyster Point Campground is located within 10 miles for those planning an overnight trip. The site provides easy access to the North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve, one of the state's largest estuarine systems, offering excellent opportunities for exploration and wildlife observation.