Description
A remote wilderness experience on a 200-acre uninhabited island near Edenton, NC on the Chowan River.
Sitting in the middle of the Chowan River on the northwest boundary of Chowan County is Holladay’s Island. Non-native visitors originally observed the island in 1586 during an expedition led by the first governor of Sir Walter Raleigh’s Colony of Roanoke. The island was acquired by Thomas Holladay in 1730. Virtually unchanged for over 400 years, the island is part of the Albemarle Regional Canoe/Kayak Paddling Trail and the Roanoke River State Trail . It is home to five (5) camping platforms for wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts.
We suggest that you line your portable potty (5 gallon bucket) with a heavy-duty trash bag. ALL WASTES must be taken back to land and disposed of properly. Suggestion: Some paddlers use kitty litter in the plastic bags to soak up liquid waste and reduce odor. PLEASE DO NOT empty your portable potty around the platform when you leave!
Within one mile of the island is the Cannons Ferry NC Wildlife Boat Ramp for launching motor boats and the Cannon’s Ferry Heritage River Walk for launching canoes/kayaks. Cannon’s Ferry is also a designated location on the State Civil War Trail. A perfect combination of history, nature, tranquility, and the great outdoors will make this a unique experience for all ages. To avoid wind, Stumpy Creek and Catherine Creek provide sheltered paddling. Another launch option: Catherine Creek Road Hand Launch Closest intersection is: Welch Road & Catherine Creek Road ( Some people also call this Cannons Ferry Road ) From the above intersection go north on Catherine Creek Road Road for 4/10ths of a mile and entrance will be on the left, prior to the bridge. GPS 36° 18’49.44″ N 76° 39’24.91″ W ( Waters edge at launch ) The Catherine Creek Road hand launch along Warwick Creek offers; parking for about 2 cars, no restrooms or other amenities at this location. It is about 1.3 mile paddle down the creek to where Trotman Creek will be on your right, from there you can go about 3 miles north or head about 3.5 miles down towards the Chowan River.
Measurements: 4 ft. landing dock joins a 3 ft to 40″ walkway to a cluster of 3 platforms. The privacy enclosure has two steps from the walkway inside with a door opening of 22″ with inside space of approximately 50″ x 50″. Each platform has a 2 ft walkway with 3 steps from walkway to each platform. The Holladay Island Cluster 1 platform is on the right. Holladay Island Cluster 2 platform is in the center. Holladay Island Cluster 3 platform is on the left. The cook station measures 33″ x 22.5″. The small platform to step up to the main platform measures 4 ft x 6 ft.
