The Mighty Roanoke

At 410 miles long winding from southern Virginia and ending it’s journey at Batchelor Bay in the Albemarle Sound, the Roanoke River cuts deep through Martin County and provides our residents with beautiful paddle and camping trails and rock fishing like no other.

HOTELS

Snooze Stations

B & B’s

Paddle Trail & Camping Platforms

Paddle Trails and Camping Platforms

Spend the day paddling down the Roanoke, or rent one of the Roanoke River Partners’ platforms along the river to spend the night.

Roanoke River Partners

RRP’s mission is to preserve, enhance an promote the natural, cultural and historic identity and integrity of the Roanoke River region through cultural and eco-heritage tourism and other environmentally sustainable activities that encourage economic development and social justice.

Rosenwald River Center

Historically known as the Hamilton Colored School, Roanoke River Partners have been working to preserve this historic site to serve as a visitor and community center, as well as educate visitors about it’s role in the Underground Railroad.

Boat Ramps

Martin County has three main boat ramps, one in Williamston, one in Jamesville and one in Hamilton. Each has ample parking for boat trailers, a fishing pier or boardwalk, and currently Williamston is the only facility with a restroom. No kayak or canoe accesses are currently available at these powered vessel locations. Click the picture for navigation links!

Roanoke River Underground Railroad Project

Northeastern North Carolina, with its productive land and rivers, inevitably led to the formation of many large plantations. The institution of slavery supported these economic endeavors during pre-Civil War times. Where there was slavery, there were Freedom Seekers, and the Roanoke River became one of several regional river escape routes for the complex network in our country known as the Underground Railroad.

History of the Roanoke River

The Roanoke has been a part of Martin County for as long as anyone can remember. Roanoke River Partners has a great video detailing the history of the river, click the image above to watch it. To watch Visit Martin County’s video, click here.

Paddle and River Maps

Courtesy of Roanoke River Partners