Mountain Island Access
Mountain Island Access
Mountain Island Access (Riverbend Access) is a public boat launch on the southwest portion of Mountain Island Lake near the dam, featuring a powerboat ramp with low docks located off Highway 16 north of Charlotte.
This access point provides convenient entry to the 61-mile shoreline of Mountain Island Lake, a scenic flatwater paddling destination with minimal motorboat traffic and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities.
The nearby forested Mountain Island offers sandy beaches suitable for kayak landings and serves as a popular lunch stop for paddlers.
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