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Rices Creek

Rice Creek • Mill Creek

Source: north_carolina_wildlife_resources_commission Updated 1 year ago

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City: Winnabow, NC
County: Brunswick County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 34.14668433, -78.06869797
797 Gordon Lewis Dr SE, Winnabow, NC 28479, USA
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About This Access Site
Rices Creek is a medium-sized river (Stream Order 5) located in Winnabow, Brunswick County, North Carolina. The access point at this boat ramp provides entry to a waterway with moderate flow characteristics, averaging 53.66 cubic feet per second with a velocity of 1.68 feet per second. The creek has a total length of 28.71 miles and drains an area of 104 square miles, making it suitable for various types of boating activities.

The creek features a relatively gentle average gradient of 3.4 feet per mile, which suggests manageable water conditions for paddlers and boaters of varying experience levels. With an elevation drop of approximately 98 feet over its course, Rices Creek offers stable water conditions without extreme whitewater or hazardous rapids. The waterway is positioned as a headwater stream in its system, providing access to a relatively undeveloped stretch of river in the coastal plains region of North Carolina.