Mouth of Wilson Public Boat Landing

Description

Elevation: 2419 ft.

Nestled under the SR-93 bridge, this boat landing provides access to wood scrub and several brush piles on the north bank of the New River. Wilson Creek flows into the New River approximately one mile upstream, giving the town of Mouth of Wilson its name. The woods along this stretch of river are home to yellow-throated and white-eyed vireos, while brush along the riverbanks should be explored for queen snake. These residents can sometimes be seen lying precariously along a branch just above the water. The moist banks of the river, especially the open area surrounding the boat landing, attract a variety of butterflies that can be approached closely as they drink up moisture from the damp earth. Plentiful widow skimmer perch prominently on dead twigs above the water.

Directions

Physical Coordinates: 36.586499, -81.314078

From Independence, head west on US-58/Wilson Hwy, and the entrance to the boat launch driveway will be on the left in approximately 11.3 miles.