You'll find Highway 704 River Access in Madison. It's a public boat ramp. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. It's about 23 miles from Greensboro, NC, as the crow flies. If it's full, Mayodan Access in Mayodan is 1.6 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Madison, NC |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Highway 704 River Access, check closures with North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
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Highway 704 River Access is in Madison, North Carolina. Open the map link to see where Highway 704 River Access sits on the shore.
Fees for Highway 704 River Access are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Yes, kayaks and canoes can put in at Highway 704 River Access.
Mayodan Access in Mayodan (1.6 miles), Madison River Park (West) in Madison (2.2 miles) and Madison River Park (West 2) in Madison (2.3 miles).
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