You'll find Ramsey Bend Slipway on Nottely River in Murphy. It's a public boat ramp. It's about 61 miles from Knoxville, TN, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Hanging Dog Recreation Area Slipway in Murphy, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Murphy, NC |
| Water | Nottely River |
| Surface | paved |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in North Carolina, including Ramsey Bend Slipway: 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.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Ramsey Bend Slipway is in Murphy, North Carolina. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Ramsey Bend Slipway itself.
Ramsey Bend Slipway is on Nottely River.
No fee information yet for Ramsey Bend Slipway, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Ramsey Bend Slipway.
Hanging Dog Recreation Area Slipway in Murphy (under 1 mile), Grape Creek Slipway in Murphy (2.7 miles) and Payne Street Slipway in Murphy (3 miles).
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