Poole Road Canoe Launch features a paved parking lot with ample space and a wooden step/shoot system for launching kayaks and canoes onto the Neuse River.

Located about 330 feet from parking, the launch can get muddy after rain or during high water flows, and is situated just downstream of the Gunnison Rapid, a short and generally safe rapid popular with paddlers.

This is one of the most improved and popular access points on the Neuse River near Raleigh, frequently used by both kayakers and the biking/walking community.