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Distance is measured in a straight line to the reviewed Lake Tillery shoreline, not by road.

Norwood Boating Access Area

Norwood / west shore · On Lake Tillery

Norwood's public access is a west-shore Lake Tillery launch for boats and paddle craft. It fits an arrival through Norwood without using the campground's private guest facilities.

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Visiting details

Check the NC Wildlife closure list before departure.

Morrow Mountain Boat Ramp

Morrow Mountain State Park / north lake · On Lake Tillery

Morrow Mountain's boat ramp is the lakefront arrival for launching your own craft inside the state park. It gives a park-based stay a direct starting point for a Lake Tillery outing.

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Visiting details

Access depends on park hours and current facility status; confirm the park page before travel.

Swift Island Boating Access Area

Mount Gilead / NC 24-27 · On Lake Tillery

This public launch sits at the recognizable NC 24/27 crossing, making it a clear central-lake arrival point for boats and paddlers.

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Visiting details

Check the NC Wildlife closure list before departure.

Lilly's Bridge Boating Access Area sign beside Lake Tillery

Lilly's Bridge Boating Access Area

Mount Gilead / south lake · On Lake Tillery

This south-lake public launch supports motorboats, paddlers, and accessible arrival immediately below Lilly's Bridge.

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Visiting details

Check the NC Wildlife closure list before departure. Absence from that list is not a guarantee of access.

Badin Lake Boat Ramp & Public Access

Badin waterfront

Also known as: Badin Public Access & Swimming

The public boat-ramp destination at Badin's southern lakefront, with the town's public swimming and picnic area nearby; it is distinct from Cove Boat Ramp across Badin Lake.

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  • Park and outdoors
Visiting details

This is on Badin Lake, not Lake Tillery. Check posted swimming and ramp conditions before travel.

Cove Boat Ramp

Uwharrie National Forest

Forest Service launch and parking facility on Badin Lake; it is a regional alternative and must not be confused with Lake Tillery access.

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Visiting details

Check the official source for current access, closures, reservations, fees, and seasonal conditions before departure.

Troy Boating Access Area

Little River / Candor

An official NC Wildlife public boat ramp on Little River. It is distinct from the Glen Road Troy Nature Trail access and is not represented as a marina or commercial service.

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Visiting details

Check NC Wildlife notices and posted site conditions before travel. These are listed features, not a report of today’s usability or whole-site accessibility. Ask NC Wildlife about a specific access need.

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Albemarle89 guides
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Lake Tillery on-water1 guide
Morrow Mountain12 guides
Mount Gilead & south lake30 guides
New London3 guides
Norwood23 guides
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