North Carolina / Deep River /

US Hwy 15/501 Lee County

Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · on Deep River · near Sanford · North Carolina

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
6 spaces
Restrooms
No
Managed by
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Coordinates
35.57782, -79.19379

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Conditions

Water level

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USGS gauge DEEP RIVER AT MONCURE, NC, 5.5 mi from this launch on Deep River: water level, flow, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.

On Deep River

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Community

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Sources

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.