With this new state-sponsored facility, Bath can now lay claim to some of the best public dockage on the Pamlico River. Closer to Bath Creek Bridge, also on the eastern shore, Bath Harbor Marina gazes out over the waters of Bath Creek. This facility has recently been purchased. The new owners plan to refurbish the facility and set aside two slips for transients. Depths alongside range from 6 feet at the outermost slips to 4 and 5 feet nearer to shore.
Shoreside showers are available.
If you are seeking a secluded anchorage, this upstream portion of the creek is an excellent bet. The Historic Bath Commission has restored three of the town's many old houses, including the Palmer-Marsh House, one of the oldest surviving homes in North Carolina. Within the Bonner House, visitors can view an interesting display dedicated to Bath's historic renovation efforts. The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources offers guided tours of these splendidly renovated structures. It is a short and pleasant walk from the state docks to the Historic Bath Visitor's Center.