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Union Point Boat Ramp provides convenient public access to the Trent River via US Highway 17/NC 43 in New Bern. The facility features 30 paved parking spaces for vehicles with trailers, a concrete launching lane, and a small pier/dock for easier boarding. The site is maintained by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission as a free, 24-hour access area, making it ideal for early morning or evening paddling trips.
The Trent River at this location is a large, navigable waterway classified as a Stream Order 6 river with an average flow of approximately 707 cubic feet per second and gentle gradient of 1.7 feet per mile. Paddlers can expect moderate current and relatively calm conditions suitable for kayakers and canoeists of varying skill levels. The river extends 88 miles total with the mouth roughly 119 miles downstream, offering numerous paddling opportunities through the Inner Banks region. Flanners Beach Campground (approximately 10 miles away) provides a nearby camping option for multi-day trips.