With hundreds of free boating access areas and over 5,000 miles of boat accessible waters, the Tar Heel State is a boater's paradise. North Carolina boating communities occupy coastal, mountain, and lake regions of the state. There are communities for all boating lifestyles, whether you enjoy boating on the ocean, rivers, or lakes. Some offer marinas and boat services, while others provide the convenience of living on the water. Explore these waterfront communities and find homes with boat slips in North Carolina.