Catawba River Citizen

Where to launch your water vessel into Mountain Island Lake, Catawba River


Tailrace Marina

With spring in the air and vaccines going into arms, the waters of Mountain Island Lake and the Catawba River likely look as inviting as ever to many who are awakening from their pandemic-induced hibernation.

Here’s a look at boat-launch sites for the lake, north of the Duke Energy Hydroelectric Plant dam; and on the river, south of the dam:

Access to Mountain Island Lake

Highway 73 Access Area

8670 N.C. 73, Stanley

Access for motorized and non-motorized boats

Latta Plantation Nature Preserve

6345 Sample Road, Huntersville

• Gar Creek Access

• North Kayak Access

Latta Plantation Nature Preserve

Non-motorized boat access

Lucia Access Area

910 Killian Road, Stanley

Wildlife viewing platform and non-motorized boat access

Neck Road Access Area

5898 Neck Road, Huntersville

Motorized and non-motorized boat access

Riverbend Boat Ramp

Eddie Nichols Drive, Mount Holly

Motorized and non-motorized boat access, two docks

Below Mountain Island Dam, with access to Catawba River

Mountain Island Park at Mount Holly

400 Mountain Island Road, Mount Holly

Natural non-motorized boat access, fishing pier, nearly 2 miles of trails, playground and group primitive campsites

Riverside Marina

1500 River Drive, Belmont

Non-motorized boat access, kayak and paddleboard rentals

riversidepaddleandrow.com

Tailrace Marina

1010 Marina Village Drive​, Mount Holly

Full marina and access for motorized and non-motorized boats, kayak and paddleboard rentals

rowboatmarinagroup.com 

Lucia Acces Area

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