Access Site
NC
Jacksonville Landing
Source: north_carolina_wildlife_resources_commission Updated 1 year ago
City: Jacksonville, NC
County: Onslow County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 34.75231287, -77.43544301
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on New River
20 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
I-II
270 mi away
04. Claytor Dam to above McCoy Falls
26.0 mi
II
273 mi away
03.1 Barren Springs to Allisonia
5.4 mi
II
276 mi away
03.0 Foster Falls to Barren Springs
6.4 mi
I-II(III)
280 mi away
01. Stuart Dam (Route 58) to Fries (Route 94)
43.9 mi
I-III
279 mi away
02.0 Fries Dam to Byllesby Dam
7.2 mi
11 ft/mi
I-II
278 mi away
02.3 Austinville to Foster Falls
4.5 mi
II-III
278 mi away
02.4 Foster Falls
0.6 mi
I-II(III)
278 mi away
05. McCoy Falls to Eggleston
3.5 mi
II-III
279 mi away
02.1 Byllesby Dam to Ivanhoe
4.2 mi
I-II
281 mi away
02.2 Ivanhoe to Austinville
4.7 mi
I-II
281 mi away
06. Eggleston to Ripplemead
8.4 mi
4 ft/mi
I-II
286 mi away
07. Ripplemead to Pearisburg
8.4 mi
8 ft/mi
I-II+(III)
291 mi away
08. Pearisburg,VA to Glen Lyn, VA
9.6 mi
I-III
297 mi away
09. Glen Lyn, VA to Bull Falls Camping Area, WV
21.0 mi
5 ft/mi
I-III(IV)
311 mi away
10. Bluestone Dam to Sandstone
11.0 mi
10 ft/mi
I-III
317 mi away
11. Sandstone to McCreery
15.0 mi
9 ft/mi
II-III
331 mi away
12. McCreery to Thurmond
13.0 mi
8 ft/mi
I-III
334 mi away
13. Thurmond to Cunard
7.2 mi
III-IV
334 mi away
14. Cunard to Fayette Station
6.9 mi
20 ft/mi
III-IV
345 mi away
15. New River Dries: Hawks Nest Dam to Gauley Bridge
6.0 mi
18 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Jacksonville Landing provides boat access to the New River, a major river system in North Carolina with significant flow and scale. The New River at this location represents a substantial waterway with an average flow of over 12,000 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 5.37 feet per second, indicating moderate to strong current conditions that paddlers should respect. The river in this section is at relatively low elevation near the coast, approximately 2,040 miles from the river mouth, making it a tidal influence zone where water levels and currents can vary with tide cycles.
Boaters using Jacksonville Landing should be prepared for a major river environment with active current. The New River's stream order of 8 classifies it as a major river comparable in scale to the Mississippi or Missouri, though considerably smaller in absolute terms. Given the water velocity and drainage area of over 8,000 square miles, this site is best suited for experienced paddlers and motorboat operators comfortable with river conditions. The location's proximity to Jacksonville in Onslow County suggests reasonable access to urban services and amenities.
Paddlers and boaters should exercise caution regarding water conditions, as the New River's significant flow and tidal nature require understanding of current patterns and river behavior. The site's suitability varies considerably depending on individual skill level, vessel type, and familiarity with coastal river systems.
Boaters using Jacksonville Landing should be prepared for a major river environment with active current. The New River's stream order of 8 classifies it as a major river comparable in scale to the Mississippi or Missouri, though considerably smaller in absolute terms. Given the water velocity and drainage area of over 8,000 square miles, this site is best suited for experienced paddlers and motorboat operators comfortable with river conditions. The location's proximity to Jacksonville in Onslow County suggests reasonable access to urban services and amenities.
Paddlers and boaters should exercise caution regarding water conditions, as the New River's significant flow and tidal nature require understanding of current patterns and river behavior. The site's suitability varies considerably depending on individual skill level, vessel type, and familiarity with coastal river systems.