Access Site
NC
Harrellsville
City: Harrellsville, NC
County: Hertford County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.31373468, -76.79233808
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Ahoskie Creek at Ahoskie, NC
11.8 mi away
Potecasi Creek near Union, NC
13.6 mi away
Chowan River near Edenhouse, NC
19.1 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
Harrellsville is a boat ramp access point on the Wiccacon River, a medium-sized river in northeastern North Carolina's Hertford County. The Wiccacon River is approximately 21 miles long with very minimal elevation change, creating a slow-moving waterway ideal for paddling and recreational boating. With an average flow of around 270 cubic feet per second and a velocity of just 1.13 feet per second, this is a gentle river suitable for various water-based activities.
The Wiccacon River drainage basin covers 277 square miles and the river maintains a nearly flat gradient throughout its course. The water body is located in the Coastal Plain region, characteristic of eastern North Carolina's low-elevation river systems. The ramp at Harrellsville provides access to a portion of this river that flows toward its confluence with other regional waterways, eventually reaching the Albemarle Sound system approximately 48 miles downstream.
Paddlers and boaters using this access should expect calm, slow-moving water conditions typical of coastal plain rivers. The minimal current and low velocity make this suitable for beginners and recreational users. The area's topography and water characteristics make it suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats, though specific facility details such as parking capacity, restroom availability, and launch surface type are not documented in the available data.
The Wiccacon River drainage basin covers 277 square miles and the river maintains a nearly flat gradient throughout its course. The water body is located in the Coastal Plain region, characteristic of eastern North Carolina's low-elevation river systems. The ramp at Harrellsville provides access to a portion of this river that flows toward its confluence with other regional waterways, eventually reaching the Albemarle Sound system approximately 48 miles downstream.
Paddlers and boaters using this access should expect calm, slow-moving water conditions typical of coastal plain rivers. The minimal current and low velocity make this suitable for beginners and recreational users. The area's topography and water characteristics make it suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats, though specific facility details such as parking capacity, restroom availability, and launch surface type are not documented in the available data.