For boating enthusiasts, there are 185 public access points to lakes and rivers in North Carolina. This waterways and access list includes maps and directions that highlight each region of the state. The mountain region of WNC is divided into two sections, Western Mountain Region (1W) and Eastern Mountain Region (1E), and the following website includes other boating information: http://www.wildlife.state.nc.us/fs_index_05_boating.htm.