Fort Landing gives you public access to the water on Little Alligator River in Columbia, NC. Chesapeake is the nearest big city, about 62 miles away. Closest alternative: East lake Access Area in Manteo (6.2 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Columbia, NC |
| Water | Little Alligator River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in North Carolina, including Fort Landing: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Fort Landing is in Columbia, North Carolina. We have no street address for Fort Landing, only its exact position on the map.
Fort Landing is on Little Alligator River.
Fees for Fort Landing are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Fort Landing. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Brier Hall Access in Manteo, about 8 miles away.
East lake Access Area in Manteo (6.2 miles), Brier Hall Access in Manteo (8 miles) and Mashoes Boat Ramp in Manteo (14 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby