You'll find Sunset Park Boat Ramp on Tar River in Rocky Mount. It's a public boat ramp. It's about 48 miles from Raleigh, NC, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is South Tar River Greenway Boat Ramp in Greenville, about 34 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Rocky Mount, NC |
| Water | Tar River |
| Park | Sunset Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Sunset Park Boat Ramp, check closures with North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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 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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Sunset Park Boat Ramp is in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Open the map link to see where Sunset Park Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Sunset Park Boat Ramp is on Tar River.
We don't have fee information for Sunset Park Boat Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Bell's Bridge Access Area in Tarboro (15 miles) and Fishing Pier in Tarboro (South) in Tarboro (17 miles).
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