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Site Temporarily Closed
Closed due to Black Swamp Fire
Recreation Region: Croatan Ranger District

Great Lake Boat Launch

Great Lake is located in the Croatan National Forest. It has boat access for shallow-bottomed boats.

General Information

Year round.

No fee.

Contact Name: Croatan Ranger District

Contact Phone: (252) 638-5628

Croatan Ranger District Office

Address: 141 E. Fisher Avenue New Bern, NC 28562
Phone: (252) 638-5628
Hours: (Mon - Fri) 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Office is closed from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.croatan@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 34.86037713

Longitude: -77.0519913

Directions

From Maysville, take NC 58 East, turn left onto SR 110 (turns to gravel). Continue to FR 126 and follow to the lake.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Picnicking - SinglePicnicking - Single

Boating - MotorizedBoating - Motorized
Boating - Non-MotorizedBoating - Non-Motorized

Last updated June 12, 2025