North Carolina Marina Directory

Marinas in North Carolina

268 marinas across North Carolina. GPS coordinates, amenities, and contact information.

North Carolina has 268 marinas spanning the Outer Banks barrier-island chain, the Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds (the second-largest estuarine system on the East Coast), the Intracoastal Waterway from Currituck to South Carolina, the Cape Fear River and Wilmington's busy port, and inland lakes like Lake Norman, Lake Gaston, and the High Rock Lake chain. Whether you need offshore charter dockage in Hatteras or Morehead City, transient slips on the ICW, hurricane-protected dockage during Outer Banks storm cycles, or year-round inland dockage on Lake Norman, the directory below shows marinas with verified slip counts, fuel availability, transient policies, and amenity details.

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Oriental

15 marinas

Morehead City

13 marinas

Mecklenburg County

12 marinas

Wilmington

12 marinas

Southport

10 marinas

Belhaven

10 marinas

Carolina Beach

10 marinas

Beaufort

9 marinas

Washington

8 marinas

Carteret County

6 marinas

New Bern

6 marinas

Iredell County

5 marinas

Onslow County

5 marinas

Cornelius

5 marinas

Mooresville

5 marinas

Pamlico County

4 marinas

The Complete Guide

North Carolina's Marina Landscape

North Carolina runs one of the most diverse Atlantic-coast-and-inland marina markets in the country. The Outer Banks (Manteo, Wanchese, Hatteras, Ocracoke) anchor the offshore charter fishing fleet — Oregon Inlet, Hatteras Inlet, and Beaufort Inlet provide Gulf Stream access for marlin, tuna, sailfish, and dolphinfish. Morehead City and Beaufort host the country's deepest blue-marlin tournament tradition, with major facilities supporting a year-round charter fleet. The Intracoastal Waterway runs the entire length of the state and supports a steady transient-cruiser flow during the spring and fall snowbird migrations — Coinjock, Belhaven, Oriental, Beaufort, Swansboro, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Southport, and the Calabash area all serve ICW traffic. Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds host a quieter cruising scene with marinas at Edenton, Plymouth, Washington (NC), Bath, Belhaven, and Engelhard. Wilmington and the Cape Fear River support a major cruising stopover plus the heavy commercial port. Inland, Lake Norman north of Charlotte (the largest man-made lake in NC at 32,500 acres) anchors a year-round powerboat and bass-tournament market with dozens of marinas; Lake Gaston, High Rock Lake, Jordan Lake, and Falls Lake support smaller inland marina scenes. The Western mountain region has limited marina access — small facilities at Lake James, Lake Hickory, and Fontana Lake.

Hurricane Season, Outer Banks Inlet Conditions, and ICW Transient Patterns

Three North Carolina-specific factors shape every marina decision. Hurricane season (June 1 through November 30, peaking August-October) heavily affects Outer Banks and coastal marinas — Hurricanes Florence (2018), Dorian (2019), and Matthew (2016) generated major destruction across the coastal marina network. Most Outer Banks and ICW marinas have written hurricane plans; many require haul-out or relocation 48-72 hours before named storm landfall, and some facilities (particularly on the Outer Banks) require full evacuation when major storms threaten direct landfall. Outer Banks inlet conditions are dynamic and dangerous: Oregon Inlet, Hatteras Inlet, and Beaufort Inlet shoal seasonally, and breaking surf at the inlet entrances during outgoing tides combined with onshore winds can be lethal. Captains monitor inlet conditions daily; marinas at the inlet harbors (Wanchese, Hatteras, Beaufort) often have the most current local conditions information. Transient ICW traffic peaks twice yearly — fall southbound migration (October-November) heading to Florida and the Bahamas, and spring northbound (April-May) heading north for summer. Marinas along the route (Coinjock, Belhaven, Oriental, Wrightsville Beach) book transient slips heavily during these windows, often 1-2 weeks ahead during peak migration. Slip rates run $25-55 per foot per month at premier coastal facilities, $15-35 inland, and $20-45 on Lake Norman.

Regional Patterns Across the State

North Carolina's marina market splits into five distinct regions. Outer Banks (Currituck, Dare, Hyde counties): offshore charter fishing dominance, hurricane-vulnerable, seasonal demand peaks in summer charter season, limited slip count relative to demand. Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds (Belhaven, Oriental, Edenton, Bath, Manteo back-side): quieter cruising, sailing club scene, lower dockage rates than Outer Banks, ICW connection. Crystal Coast and Cape Fear corridor (Beaufort, Morehead City, Swansboro, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Southport, Calabash): heavy ICW transient traffic, blue-marlin tournament tradition, strong resort-area marina scene. Inland lakes (Lake Norman, Lake Gaston, High Rock, Jordan, Falls): year-round powerboat fleet, bass tournaments, lower dockage rates, Lake Norman dominance with dozens of facilities. Western mountains (Lake James, Lake Hickory, Fontana Lake, Lake Glenville): limited marina access, smaller facilities serving regional powerboaters. The directory above includes coverage across all five regions.

Spooners Creek Marina

Morehead City, NC

Marinas in North Carolina

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North Carolina's Marina Landscape

Hurricane Season, Outer Banks Inlet Conditions, and ICW Transient Patterns

Regional Patterns Across the State

Spooners Creek Marina

Nor'Banks

Championship Yacht Charters

Holiday Marina

Inland Sea Marina

Lake Norman Co - North Harbor Marina

Lake Norman Sailing Club

Morningstar Marina - Peninsula Yacht Club

Morningstar Marinas - Peninsula Yacht Club

Westport Marina

Holden Beach Marina

Oak Hollow Marina

Kerr Scott

Courthouse Bay Marina

Teach's Lair Marina

Hatteras Harbor Marina

Beaufort Yacht Basin

Stoney Creek Marina

Lake Brandt Marina

Crown Harbor Owner's Boat Slips

Crown Harbor Dry Storage

Boat House Weddings

The Anchorage Marina

Boat Launch

Boat Launch

Apex lake boat launch

Harris Lake boat ramp

Causeway Marina

Black Bear Boat Ramp

Village Marina

Marina Os

Lillys Bridge Access Area

Shearon Harris Boat Launch

Cedar Creek Marina

Sneads Ferry Marina

Bush Marina

Mimosa Boat Landing

Swift Island Lake Tillery Boat Access

Marine Craft

Camp Hatteras Marina

North Carolina Welcome Center

Bock Marine

Seagate Marina

Tailrace Marina

Rodanthe Harbor

Tamarac Marina & Restaurant

Hall's Creek Boating Access Area

Bowsertown Road Boating Access Area

Bald Head Island Marina

Sea Spray

Radio Island Marina

Baum Bridge Boating Access Area

Cedar Point Boating Access Area

Hatteras Landing Marina

Harbour Village Marina

Forest Sound Marina

Deep Point Marina

Southport Marina

Crosswinds Boating Center

Boat Rack Waterfront Marina

The Carolina Boat Club

Midway Marina

All Seasons Marina

Portside Marina

South Harbour Village Marina

Harbortowne Marina

Oriental Harbor Marina

Whittaker Pointe Marina

Whittaker Creek Yacht Harbor

Sea Harbour Yacht Club

Rollingview Marina

Lamb's Marina

Cypress Cove Marina

Washington Waterfront Docks

River Forest Manor & Marina