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.
Plan & share
When to go
Published opening hours
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Weekly opening hours are unconfirmed. Contact the business before a special trip.
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.
Facilities at this launch
NC Wildlife lists trailer parking, restroom and canoe access, with a paved walkway and dock handrails. The parking area is paved. These are listed facilities, not a report of today's availability or usable water depth; ask the agency about a specific accessibility need.
Montgomery County warns of a low bridge when leaving Swift Island's cove. Its guidance is to lower Bimini tops and use Lilly's Bridge access for boats with fixed wake towers or other high structures. This is not a measured clearance: check your boat, the water and posted conditions before proceeding.
Visiting details
Check the NC Wildlife closure list before departure.
- Public boat launch
- Paddle and canoe access
- Universally accessible facility