HOOPER LANE MILLS RIVER

BOAT LAUNCH
March 24, 2025

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The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC has issued a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates for Henderson, Transylvania, and Polk Counties, until midnight EDT tonight. An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the North Carolina Division of Air Quality Web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/.


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Hooper Lane Mills River boat ramp is a public boat ramp located in Mills River, North Carolina. It is a concrete ramp that provides access to the Mills River, a popular destination for fishing, tubing, kayaking, and canoeing. The ramp is 12 feet wide, which makes it suitable for launching small to medium-sized watercraft.

The body of water that the boat ramp services is the Mills River. It is a 17.5-mile-long river that flows through Henderson and Transylvania counties, eventually joining the French Broad River. The Mills River is known for its clear water and scenic beauty, which makes it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

As for the kind of craft permitted on the water, the Mills River is open to all types of non-motorized boats, including kayaks, canoes, and rafts. However, motorized boats are not allowed on the river.

The information provided is accurate as of August 2021, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.

       

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