Coxs Ferry

Coxs Ferry is a boat ramp providing access to the Neuse River in Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina. The Neuse River at this location is a major waterway with significant flow, averaging 6394 cubic feet per second. The river has a gentle gradient of approximately 1 foot per mile and moves at an average velocity of 3.46 feet per second, making it suitable for various types of boating activities. Being located 252 miles upstream from the river mouth, this access point serves the non-tidal freshwater portion of the Neuse River system.

Paddlers and boaters should be aware that the Neuse River is a major river system with a drainage area of 5535 square miles. Water conditions here are generally characterized by moderate current flow typical of a large river. The river's size and flow characteristics suggest it can accommodate motorboats, canoes, kayaks, and other small vessels. Given the river's elevation drop from source to mouth and its status as a major waterway system, users should expect typical river conditions with moderate current rather than calm lake-like conditions.

The Coxs Ferry access point provides a launch location for exploring this significant North Carolina river system. Boaters interested in paddling or motoring should plan accordingly for river conditions and be prepared for the characteristics of a major river with steady flow toward the Atlantic Ocean.