Boat Ramps on Smith Mountain Lake
Smith Mountain Lake is a boating destination with 16 boat ramps across 6 cities. The highest-rated launch is Hardy Ford Public Boat Landing - Ramp in Hardy, scoring 4.6/5 (54 Google reviews). 7 of the 16 ramps (44%) are flagged as free public access — the remainder are marinas, fee sites, or restricted-access launches.
Live Water Conditions
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 02059500 — GOOSE CREEK NEAR HUDDLESTON, VA · 9.9 mi from Smith Mountain Lake
All Boat Ramps on Smith Mountain Lake
| # | Name | City | State | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hardy Ford Public Boat Landing - Ramp | Hardy | Virginia | 4.6/5 |
| 2 | Scruggs #8 Boat Ramp | Moneta | Virginia | 4.5/5 |
| 3 | Penhook #9 Boat Ramp | Penhook | Virginia | 4.4/5 |
| 4 | Anthony Ford #4 | — | Virginia | — |
| 5 | Moneta, Virginia Boat Launch | Moneta | Virginia | — |
| 6 | Moneta, Virginia Boat Launch | Moneta | Virginia | — |
| 7 | Wirtz, Virginia Boat Launch | Wirtz | Virginia | — |
| 8 | Union Hall, Virginia Boat Launch | Union Hall | Virginia | — |
| 9 | Public Boat Launch | — | Virginia | — |
| 10 | Union Hall, Virginia Boat Launch | Union Hall | Virginia | — |
| 11 | Union Hall, Virginia Boat Launch | Union Hall | Virginia | — |
| 12 | Public Boat Launch | — | Virginia | — |
| 13 | Hardy Ford public boat ramp | Vinton | Virginia | — |
| 14 | Hales Ford public boat ramp | Vinton | Virginia | — |
| 15 | Penhook #9 | Penhook | Virginia | — |
| 16 | Oak Grove | — | Virginia | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many boat ramps are on Smith Mountain Lake?+
There are 16 boat ramps catalogued on Smith Mountain Lake, including launches near Hardy, Moneta, Penhook.
What is the highest-rated boat ramp on Smith Mountain Lake?+
Hardy Ford Public Boat Landing - Ramp in Hardy is the highest-rated launch on Smith Mountain Lake, scoring 4.6/5 based on 54 reviews.
Are there free public boat ramps on Smith Mountain Lake?+
Yes — 7 of the 16 launches on Smith Mountain Lake are marked as free public access, the rest are marinas or restricted-access sites.