You'll find Barnard Park Boat Ramp on French Broad River in Mars Hill. It's a public boat ramp. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. The drive from Knoxville covers roughly 66 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Barnard Park Raft Launch in Mars Hill (under 1 mile).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Mars Hill, NC |
| Water | French Broad River |
| Park | Barnard Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Mars Hill: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
French Broad River has 15 more public launches besides Barnard Park Boat Ramp. Boat ramps on French Broad River
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Barnard Park Boat Ramp is in Mars Hill, North Carolina. There is no street address for Barnard Park Boat Ramp in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Barnard Park Boat Ramp is on French Broad River.
The map data has no fee details for Barnard Park Boat Ramp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Yes, Barnard Park Boat Ramp is listed as suitable for kayaks and canoes too. Launch from the side so trailers can use the lane.
Barnard Park Raft Launch in Mars Hill (under 1 mile), Stackhouse River Access in Mars Hill (3.1 miles) and Stackhouse Boat Launch in Mars Hill (3.1 miles).
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