Sneads Ferry, North Carolina
Sneads Ferry is a community of 2,728 people in Onslow County, North Carolina.
Why visit Sneads Ferry
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 32 places to eat and 16 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include One Tree Hill Clay Beach House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Sneads Ferry
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sneads Ferry
Sneads Ferry is a census-designated place (CDP) in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. It is the second largest municipality in Onslow County, behind Jacksonville and is part of the Jacksonville, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Sneads Ferry, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
One Tree Hill Clay Beach House
Monument and historic site · 3.0 mi
650 New River Inlet Road
24/7
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes32
3 Daughters BBQ, Seafood & Chicken
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.0 mi
2004 NC-172, Sneads Ferry
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
Agave Azul Modern Mex And Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
1269 Hwy 210, Sneads Ferry
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:30; Su 10:30-21:00
Michaelangelos
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich · 1.1 mi
1961 NC Highway 172, Sneads Ferry
Mo-Su 10:00-21:00
Napoli Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Ice Cream · 1.4 mi
965 Old Folkstone Road, Sneads Ferry
Mo-Sa 07:30-17:00; Su 08:00-16:00
Grindhouse Records
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
1314 NC Highway 210, Sneads Ferry
Mo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 07:00-15:00
Madison's Prime Rib Steak & Seafood
Restaurant · Steak House · 0.9 mi
105 Sugar Lane, Sneads Ferry
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
20 more on the map.
Where to stay16
Quality Inn & Suites Sneads Ferry - North Topsail Beach
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
1565 North Carolina Highway 210, Sneads Ferry
4 more on the map.
History
In 1728, Edmund Ennett established a ferry on the banks of the New River. Some of Ennett's descendants still reside in the area. Originally called "Ennett's Ferry," it became a key element in the Post road linking Suffolk, Virginia with Charleston, South Carolina. By 1759, two ferries operated there, one from each bank of New River. Robert Snead was the proprietor of the ferry on the north shore, so the community that developed on the banks of the crossing site became known as "Sneads Ferry." Caroline Pearson propelled the ferry until it was replaced with a bridge in 1939. The village is heavily dependent on the seafood industry. The village annually catches over 385 tons of shrimp, 25 tons of flounder, and approximately 493 tons of other seafood like clams, scallops, oysters, mullet, spot, grouper, soft shell and hard shell crabs, sea bass, and more. The town holds an annual Shrimp Festival to honor the local seafood industry.
The Yopps Meeting House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
From the History section of Sneads Ferry, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship10
Yopps Meeting House
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Sneads Ferry
75 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 34°F | 3.9 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 36°F | 3.7 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 40°F | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 50°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 78°F | 59°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 68°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 72°F | 6.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 70°F | 6.8 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 65°F | 7.7 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 54°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 43°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 36°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Surf City (11 mi away), rain and snow from Sneads Ferry 2.1 Sse, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Onslow County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-10-19: Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-14: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 miles away.
- Holly Ridge 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Surf City 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Jacksonville 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Piney Green 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Pumpkin Center 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Swansboro 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Half Moon 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Cedar Point 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Hampstead 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Cape Carteret 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Sneads Ferry NC 04, Jdcollins13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yopps Meeting House 13, Jdcollins13, CC BY-SA 3.0
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