North Carolina / Lake Norman /
Beatties Ford
Boat ramp · on Lake Norman · near Denver · North Carolina
Harmful algal blooms reported on Lake Norman 3.6 km from this launch (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2019 and 2023 to 2026.
state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026
Open per North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Boating Access Areas's data, checked October 18, 2026. Seasonal gates, low water and storms are not always posted; check before you tow.
At the launch
- Type
- Boat ramp
- Fee
- Free
- Ramp lanes
- 4
- Docks
- 2
- Ramp surface
- concrete
- Trailer parking
- 124 spaces
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Hours
- 24 hours
- Wheelchair access
- Accessible parking
- Managed by
- North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
- Coordinates
- 35.48240, -80.95663
Boating rules
- No-wake zone · zone at Beatties Ford boating access area, at or next to this launch rule
From the boating rules map of North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, read October 18, 2026. A map of rules is a guide: the regulation's text and the posted signs govern.
Conditions
- Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
On Lake Norman
Reservoir in North Carolina. All launches on Lake Norman.
Community
Where people who use Lake Norman talk about it.
Nearby launches
- Highway 73 · 3.8 mi · Catawba River
- Little Creek · 4.1 mi · Lake Norman
- Hager Creek · 5.4 mi · Lake Norman
- Lucia · 6.9 mi · Johnson Creek
- Neck Road · 7.9 mi · Mountain Island Lake
- McCrary Creek · 8.5 mi · Lake Norman
Sources
- North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Boating Access Areas record 2d416b32-9888-476b-b1aa-ff57953137fd · NCWRC: developed and maintained for free and public use; no warranty (ArcGIS item 825b21606e2040aabed210d878b2f3e5)
- OpenStreetMap n8200403198 © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Why it is listed as public: listed by North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Boating Access Areas. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.