Scotton Landing Boat Ramp & Fishing Pier near Magnolia to Close Nov 7 for Reconstruction
The Scotton Landing boat ramp facility on the St. Jones river will be closed for reconstruction beginning Tuesday, November 7. This project includes a new boat ramp, new courtesy dock and a repaved parking lot. The fishing pier at Scotton Landing (also known as Barkers Landing and located off Trap Shooters Road near Magnolia) will also be closed during the reconstruction – which is expected to be completed by the beginning of April of 2024.
Additional information from DNREC:
Design features of the new ramp include extending the ramp into deeper water to aid boaters launching at low tide, supporting the ramp with timber piles, and protecting the ramp from scouring with steel sheet piles. In addition to the ramp, a new L-shaped courtesy dock, which allows for easier maneuverability in the river for launching and temporary mooring while boaters retrieve their vehicle, will be installed.
The nearest tidal boat ramps that may be used alternatively during the Scotton Landing closure are the Lebanon Landing (also on the St. Jones and in proximity to Magnolia) and Bowers Beach Boat Ramps.
For more information related to the Scotton Landing closure, call the DNREC Fisheries Section at 302-739-9914.
