 A remote wilderness experience
on a 200-acre uninhabited island near Edenton, NC on the
Chowan River.
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reservation here.
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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 the newest addition to the Albemarle Regional Canoe/Kayak
Paddling Trail and now home to five (5) camping platforms for
wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts.
Located approximately 20 miles from Historic Edenton and accessible
only by boat, the island echoes the call of nature like few other
experiences offer.
 Situated on isolated points of the island, there
are two single platforms and three clustered platforms suitable for
group camping. The raised platforms measure 16’ x 24’ and are large
enough to hold 6-8 campers and their tents. Each campsite has a
step-down platform to unload your boat, a cook station to place a
stove or grill, hangers for tarps and/or lanterns, and views that
are incredible. A “privy” is located along the boardwalk leading to
the platforms that is similar to a port-a-john.
Within one mile of the island is a 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. |
