A new boat launch is officially open on the Neuse River Blueway paddling trail!
Developed in partnership with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, the Thornton Road Boat Launch features a concrete boat ramp, staging area, and a dedicated gravel parking lot (including space for trailers and an ADA-accessible parking space).
To visit the Thornton Road Boat Launch, navigate to 6100 Thornton Road and proceed down the gravel driveway, off of the greenway parking lot, to reach the designated boat launch parking lot.
The boat launch is available for free public use, between dawn and dusk. Only non-motorized watercraft (such as canoes and kayaks) may be launched. Note that paddlers must cross the Neuse River Greenway Trail to reach the boat launch – please be mindful of greenway users.
To learn more about the Neuse River Blueway, river access, and river safety in Raleigh, visit https://raleighnc.gov/river-access.
