Deep River Park

Deep River Park in Sanford offers a concrete boat ramp and dedicated canoe access to the Deep River, a substantial paddle-friendly waterway. Located on a scenic 40-acre park that straddles the river, the access point features a concrete ramp with sandy approach and steps for hand-launching canoes and kayaks. The park includes two accessible parking spots and is notable for its historic Camelback Truss pedestrian bridge, creating an attractive rural setting surrounded by woods and farmlands.

The Deep River at this location is a large river (Stream Order 7) with an average flow of 1,545 cubic feet per second and moderate current of 2.8 feet/second. Paddlers can expect a relatively stable, meandering waterway suitable for recreational paddling. The river continues downstream to eventually meet the Haw River below B. Everett Jordan Lake, making this location a good jumping-off point for day trips or longer paddles. Other access points upstream near Randleman, Worthville, and Ramseur offer trip-planning options.