Wilbur Dam Access provides a boat ramp exclusively for non-powered watercraft (canoes, paddleboards, kayaks) on Wilbur Lake, a relatively shallow reservoir on the Watauga River.

The upstream access area features a covered picnic shelter, public restrooms, and ample picnic space, making it an ideal put-in point for paddlers. Exercise caution near the dam and powerhouse, and pay attention to all posted safety signs.