Circle Drive
Boat ramp · on Badin Lake · near New London · North Carolina
Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2021, 2022 and 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
- 3
- Docks
- 3
- Trailer parking
- 39 spaces
- Car parking
- 4 spaces
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Hours
- 24 hours
- Wheelchair access
- Accessible parking
- Managed by
- North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
- Coordinates
- 35.50372, -80.10383
Boating rules
- No-wake zone · zone at Circle Drive 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 Badin Lake
Reservoir in North Carolina. All launches on Badin Lake.
Community
Where people who use Badin Lake talk about it.
Nearby launches
- Lakemont · 1.5 mi · Badin Lake
- Cove Boat Launch · 4.8 mi · Badin Lake
- Low Water Bridge Access · 5.6 mi · Uwharrie River
- Flat Creek · 6.8 mi · Tuckertown Reservoir
- NC Hwy 109 · 7.0 mi · Uwharrie River
- Falls Reservoir Boat Launch near Badin · 7.2 mi · Falls Reservoir
Sources
- North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Boating Access Areas record c2247f53-fc50-4a48-8830-787955306b38 · NCWRC: developed and maintained for free and public use; no warranty (ArcGIS item 825b21606e2040aabed210d878b2f3e5)
- OpenStreetMap n12330975587 © 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.