Description
Convenient to Historic Downtown Edenton (incorporated in 1722), John’s Island offers one single platform and one cluster of three platforms. Not an actual island, the protective elbow of swamp and hardwoods keeps prevailing winds and currents from harshly attacking Edenton’s beautiful waterfront.
The four platforms are strategically located on the northern side of the ‘island’ along Pembroke Creek. Easily accessible from four different launch points, each is only a ten-minute paddle or short boat ride to your overnight destination. You can choose from a floating dock at Colonial Waterfront Park, a boat ramp at Edenton Marina, a launch platform at Pembroke Creek Park, or a boat ramp at Pembroke Creek Marina.
John’s Cluster 1 and 3 platforms are 16′ x 24′. John’s Cluster 2 platform is 16′ x 21′. There is a small wooden enclosure (inside 45″ x 42″, door opening 23″) to provide privacy for you to place your own portable potty. The enclosure is on the shared walkway for the cluster of three platforms.
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!
