Boat Ramps on New River
New River has 28 catalogued boat ramps spread across 3 states (Virginia, TN, Oregon). The highest-rated launch is Claytor Dam Boat Ramp in Radford, scoring 4.8/5 (20 Google reviews). 22 of the 28 ramps (79%) are flagged as free public access — the remainder are marinas, fee sites, or restricted-access launches.
28
Boat Ramps
3
States
22
Free Public
4.3
Avg Rating
All Boat Ramps on New River
| # | Name | City | State | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claytor Dam Boat Ramp | Radford | Virginia | 4.8/5 |
| 2 | Whitethorne Boat Ramp | Pembroke | Virginia | 4.4/5 |
| 3 | Byllesby Pool Boat Ramp | Galax | Virginia | 4.4/5 |
| 4 | Peppers Ferry Boat Launch | Fairlawn | Virginia | 3.8/5 |
| 5 | Whitt-Riverbend | Ripplemead | Virginia | — |
| 6 | Riverview Park Landing | Radford | Virginia | — |
| 7 | Snidow Park Landing | — | Virginia | — |
| 8 | River Road Access | Winona | TN | — |
| 9 | Narrows | — | Virginia | — |
| 10 | Loafers Rest | Raketown | Virginia | — |
| 11 | Byllesby Pool | Byllesby | Virginia | — |
| 12 | Mouth of Wilson | — | Virginia | — |
| 13 | Independence | — | Virginia | — |
| 14 | Baywood | — | Virginia | — |
| 15 | Riverside | Riverside | Virginia | — |
| 16 | Oldtown | — | Virginia | — |
| 17 | Bluff City | Pearisburg | Virginia | — |
| 18 | Radford, Virginia Boat Launch | Radford | Virginia | — |
| 19 | Public Boat Launch | — | Oregon | — |
| 20 | Dublin, Virginia Boat Launch | Dublin | Virginia | — |
| 21 | Radford, Virginia Boat Launch | Radford | Virginia | — |
| 22 | New River Kayak Access | — | Oregon | — |
| 23 | Independence, Virginia Boat Launch | Independence | Virginia | — |
| 24 | Rich Creek | — | Virginia | — |
| 25 | Hwy 27 New River Bridge | New River | TN | — |
| 26 | Glen Lyn | Glen Lyn | Virginia | — |
| 27 | Austinville | Austinville | Virginia | — |
| 28 | Ivanhoe | Raketown | Virginia | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many boat ramps are on New River?+
There are 28 boat ramps catalogued on New River, including launches near Radford, Pembroke, Galax.
What is the highest-rated boat ramp on New River?+
Claytor Dam Boat Ramp in Radford is the highest-rated launch on New River, scoring 4.8/5 based on 20 reviews.
Are there free public boat ramps on New River?+
Yes — 22 of the 28 launches on New River are marked as free public access, the rest are marinas or restricted-access sites.