Swift Island Boating Access Area
Swift Island puts you on Lake Tillery at the NC 24/27 crossing, a useful arrival for a trip along that corridor. Boats, canoes and kayaks use this public access.
Mount Gilead / NC 24-27 · On Lake Tillery4917 NC Highway 24/27, Mount Gilead, NC 27306
Plan your stop
Prepare your gear away from launching traffic. NC Wildlife posts access closures; conditions at the ramp still need a look when you arrive. The lake gauge cannot tell you ramp depth or clearance under the bridge.
Visiting details
Check the NC Wildlife closure list before departure.
- Public boat launch
- Paddle and canoe access
- Universally accessible facility