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Shelter Creek is a medium-sized river located in Pender County, North Carolina, offering access via a boat ramp at Holly Shelter Creek. With a drainage area of 249 square miles and an average flow of 373 cubic feet per second, this waterway provides a substantial paddling and boating experience. The creek features a moderate gradient of 2.1 feet per mile and maintains an average velocity of 1.16 feet per second, making it suitable for various watercraft.
The water body extends 26.64 miles in total length with an elevation change of 56 feet across its course. As a Stream Order 5 river, Holly Shelter Creek represents a well-developed waterway system capable of handling multiple boat types. The access point at Shelter Creek provides paddlers and boaters with entry to a productive water system located in the coastal plain region of North Carolina.