Hickory Hill Boat Ramp boat launch
Hickory Hill Boat Ramp
The Hickory Hill Boat Ramp is a concrete boat ramp that is reportedly free to use. It is relatively wide, measuring approximately 16 feet in width. This makes it suitable for most types of watercraft, including motorboats, fishing boats, and pontoon boats.
As for regulations regarding the types of boats permitted on Lake Gaston, it is important to note that the body of water is subject to North Carolina and Virginia's boating regulations. This means that boats must be registered and comply with safety standards. In addition, the lake has specific speed limits, wake restrictions, and other boating guidelines that must be followed.
In summary, Hickory Hill Boat Ramp is a concrete boat ramp located in Granville County, North Carolina, that provides access to Lake Gaston. It is wide enough to accommodate most types of watercraft, and the lake itself has regulations in place to ensure safe and responsible boating.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Hickory Hill Boat Ramp -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ellerbe Creek Near Gorman | 12 cfs | → |
| Knap Of Reeds Creek Near Butner | 8 cfs | → |
| Flat River Trib Nr Willardville | 0 cfs | → |
| Little R Bl Little R Trib At Fairntosh | 49 cfs | → |
| Flat River At Dam Near Bahama | 2 cfs | → |
| Eno River Near Durham | 14 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Hickory Hill Boat Ramp as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Hickory Hill Boat Ramp
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
Snoflo-tracked boat launches within driving distance of Hickory Hill Boat Ramp.