Moratock Park Access, a public boat ramp on Dan River, is located in Walnut Cove. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. From Winston-Salem it's roughly 22 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Pitzer Road Public Fishing Area in Walnut Cove is 2.8 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Walnut Cove, NC |
| Water | Dan River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Moratock Park Access: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Dan River has 9 more public launches besides Moratock Park Access. Boat ramps on Dan River
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Paddlers
Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch 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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Moratock Park Access is in Walnut Cove, North Carolina. Open the map link to see where Moratock Park Access sits on the shore.
Moratock Park Access is on Dan River.
The map data has no fee details for Moratock Park Access, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Yes, Moratock Park Access is listed as suitable for kayaks and canoes too. Launch from the side so trailers can use the lane.
Pitzer Road Public Fishing Area in Walnut Cove (2.8 miles), Snow Creek Access in Walnut Cove (3.1 miles) and Hanging Rock Dan River Access in Walnut Cove (3.2 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby