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Great Lake Boat Launch
Great Lake is located in the Croatan National Forest. It has boat access for shallow-bottomed boats.
At a Glance
| Fees: | No fee. |
|---|---|
| Open Season: | Year round. |
| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | New Bern and Havelock |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Operated By: | USDA-Forest Service, Croatan National Forest |
General Information
Directions: From Maysville, take NC 58 East, turn left onto SR 110 (turns to gravel). Continue to FR 126 and follow to the lake.Activities
Dispersed Camping
Lake and Pond Fishing
| Fish Species | Yellow Bullhead, Fliars, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie |
| Fishing Mode | Bank, small boat |
| Fishing Method | Bait, lure |
Viewing Scenery
Picnicking
Boating - Motorized
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Boating - Non-Motorized
Alerts & Warnings
- Point Lookout Trail will temporarily close for repairs beginning August 8, 2022
- Linville Gorge Camping Permits Required for Summer Weekends
- Be Bear Aware
- Catawba Falls Trail (TR 225) Closed
- Camping and other restrictions now in effect at Max Patch
- Nantahala RD: Multiple areas under construction
- Appalachian RD: NCDOT construction near Harmon Den may affect Forest access
- Grandfather RD: Old House Gap Rd (FS192) temporarily closed
- Recreate responsibly
- Joyce Kilmer Trail Lower Loop Closed due to rain damage
- Target Shooting prohibited on Croatan National Forest
Related Links
Location
Latitude :
34.860377
Longitude :
-77.051991