You'll find Stackhouse Boat Launch on French Broad River in Mars Hill. It's a public boat ramp. Launching at Stackhouse Boat Launch is free. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. Knoxville is the nearest big city, about 65 miles away. The next public ramp is Stackhouse River Access in Mars Hill, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Mars Hill, NC |
| Water | French Broad River |
| Launch fee | free |
Official North Carolina access sites: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
French Broad River has 15 more public launches besides Stackhouse Boat Launch. Boat ramps on French Broad River
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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Stackhouse Boat Launch is in Mars Hill, North Carolina. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Stackhouse Boat Launch itself.
French Broad River, in Mars Hill.
Stackhouse Boat Launch is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
Yes. Paddlers use Stackhouse Boat Launch as well, ideally from the edge of the ramp.
Stackhouse River Access in Mars Hill (under 1 mile), Nantahala Outdoor Center Boat Launch in Mars Hill (3 miles) and Barnard Park Raft Launch in Mars Hill (3 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby