Black Bear
Black Bear is a boat ramp on Lake James located near Nebo, McDowell County, North Carolina. The nearest Census-designated town or city is Nebo, about 3.8 miles away (straight line to the place's center). The closest other listed launch is Lake James Boat Ramp, 2.1 miles away, and 6 listed launches are within 10 miles. Facility details below come from North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC).
Ramp details
| Coordinates | 35.748203, -81.966933 |
|---|---|
| County | McDowell County |
| Waterbody | Lake James |
| Launch type | Boat ramp |
| Launch lanes | 6 |
| Trailer parking spaces | 159 |
| Fee | No |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Accessibility | ADA trailer parking spaces: 6 |
| Managed by | DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS |
| Phone | 919-707-0150 |
| More info | www.ncwildlife.org/boating/boating-access-areas |
About Lake James: 5,965 acres, average depth about 48 ft, elevation 1,211 ft. Special boating rules apply. More about Lake James
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Nearby boat ramps
- Lake James Boat Ramp2.1 mi
- Hidden Cove Boat Ramp4.4 mi
- Canal Bridge Boat Ramp4.5 mi
- Linville River Boat Ramp6.3 mi
- Bridgewater7.4 mi
- North Bend8.8 mi
Source: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) public boat access data (site 42). All sources. Report a correction.