ON THE LAKE: WHAT TO DO?

Power Boats & Jet Skis

Where Can I Set In?

Boat Ramps at Badin Lake

Cove Boat Ramp - 400 Cove Rd. Eldorado, NC on Badin is perfect for launching trailered boats. It is near the Arrowhead Campground and the Badin Lake Hiking Trail.

Circle Drive Boat Ramp - 724 Shoreline Dr. New London, NC has 40 boat trailer spaces and 5 single vehicle spaces. 3 universal access spaces with dock handrails, a paved walkway and restrooms.

Whip-o-Will Boat Ramp - 241 Lakemont Road, New London, NC has 51 boat trailer spaces and 2 universal access spaces.

Lake Forest (Fish Tales) - 700 Lake Forest Dr., New London, NC for a $3.00 fee includes launch and vehicle/trailer day parking.


Boat Ramps at Lake Tillery

Lilly's Bridge Cove- 1097 Lilly's Bridge Rd. Mt. Gilead, NC has a NC Wildlife public boat launch suitable for any boat within the Lake's 32 foot length restriction and 50 boat trailer spaces.

Swift Island Boat Landing- 4917 NC Hwy. 24/27, Mt. Gilead, NC is the largest launch pad and paved parking lot on the lake with 100 boat trailer spaces. *Be careful when you leave the cove as there is a low bridge to go under. Anyone with a stationary wake tour or super structure should use the Lilly's Bridge access. Pontoons with "Bimini" tops will need to keep them down until they have passed under the bridge.


Can I Rent Boats/Jet Skis?

Lake Tillery Boat Rentals- Located at Lilly's Bridge Marina: 1183 Lillys Bridge R. Mt. Gilead, NC is currently the only power boat rental place in the area and they rent pontoon boats only; no jet skis or other boats. www.tilleryboatrentals.com & www.facebook.com/laketilleryboatrentals.com. 1-844-845-5379 that's 1-844-tillery.


Where Can I Stay Overnight?

Visit our Lodging and Dining page to extend your stay. 


Looking for a Campground?

Visit our Camp the Uwharries page