About Little Milligan Boat Launch
Little Milligan Boat Launch is located on the Eastern half of Watauga Lake off US 321 and Moody Road.
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Little Milligan Boat Launch
Butler, North Carolina · Johnson County · Facility
Little Milligan Boat Launch is located on the Eastern half of Watauga Lake off US 321 and Moody Road.
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Heading to Little Milligan Boat Launch? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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