Blantyre River Access gives you public access to the water in Etowah, NC. Paddlers use it as well. The drive from Knoxville covers roughly 86 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Penrose River Access in Etowah, about 2.2 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Etowah, NC |
| Water | Blantyre River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Etowah: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide
Illustration Paddlers
Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
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Blantyre River Access is in Etowah, North Carolina. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Blantyre River Access itself.
Blantyre River Access is on Blantyre River.
The map data has no fee details for Blantyre River Access, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
It's marked as kayak-friendly. Load at the side and leave the lane free.
Penrose River Access in Etowah (2.2 miles), Etowah School Road Stream Access in Etowah (2.4 miles) and Horse Shoe River Access in Horse Shoe (3.4 miles).
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