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Access Site NC

County Line Boat Ramp

Little River

Source: u_s__geological_survey Updated 1 year ago

City: Elizabeth City, NC
County: Pasquotank County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.24041274, -76.32389963
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Little River
5 runs
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
County Line Boat Ramp provides access to the Little River in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The Little River is a large river system with a drainage area of 4201 square miles and an average flow of 6573 cubic feet per second. At this location, paddlers and boaters can expect a river with moderate gradient and established flow patterns typical of a mature stream system in the coastal plain region of North Carolina.

The ramp location coordinates place it in Pasquotank County near Elizabeth City. The Little River at this access point represents a substantial waterway suitable for various recreational boating activities. With an average velocity of 2.72 feet per second and the documented stream characteristics, boaters should be prepared for river conditions and plan accordingly for their skill level and vessel type.

Access to this site provides entry into a significant river system with over 91 miles of navigable waterway upstream. The moderate average gradient of 16.2 feet per mile suggests generally manageable conditions, though paddlers should always scout conditions before launching and check current water levels and flow rates.