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
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
Tailrace Marina
1010 Marina Village Drive, Mount Holly
Full marina and access for motorized and non-motorized boats, kayak and paddleboard rentals
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