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Penland Access
Penland Access is a free public kayak and canoe launch on the North Toe River near Penland, North Carolina, run by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
- Free
- 3 trailer spaces
Open per North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Public Fishing Areas (portable boat access)'s data, checked October 19, 2026. Seasonal gates, low water and storms are not always posted; check before you tow.
At the launch
- Type
- Carry-in (canoe and kayak)
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 3 spaces
- Restrooms
- No
- Managed by
- North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
- Coordinates
- 35.92930, -82.11315
Conditions
- Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
- Water level, flow at the SOUTH TOE RIVER NEAR CELO, NC gauge · USGS, 7.8 mi away on North Toe River
Water level
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USGS gauge SOUTH TOE RIVER NEAR CELO, NC, 7.8 mi from this launch on North Toe River: water level, flow, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.
On North Toe River
River in North Carolina. All launches on North Toe River.
Community
Where people who use North Toe River talk about it.
Nearby launches
- Spruce Pine Riverside Park · 2.7 mi · North Toe River
- Yancey County Toe River Campground · 6.3 mi · South Toe River
- Red Hill Access · 8.7 mi · North Toe River
- Black Bear · 15.0 mi · Lake James
- Linville River · 16.6 mi · Lake James
- Poplar Boat Launch · 16.7 mi · Nolichucky River
Sources
- North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Public Fishing Areas (portable boat access) record 209 · NCWRC: developed and maintained for free and public use; no warranty (ArcGIS item 8f95684ae6ad4f6f95532100c6e41b79)
Why it is listed as public: listed by North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Public Fishing Areas (portable boat access). Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.