Black Bear Boat Ramp
Black Bear Boat Ramp
Black Bear Boat Ramp is a universally accessible public boat access point on Lake James in McDowell County, providing convenient launch access for boaters and anglers.
Located on Lake James Road (accessible via Hankins Road off Business 221), this ramp serves as one of three primary boat access areas on the 6,510-acre lake with over 150 miles of shoreline.
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