Arcadia Boat Launch
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:43 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeFirst Quarter (68% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Arcadia Boat Launch
| Location | Buchanan, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | James River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 3.8/5 (27 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 37.554784, -79.636973 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Botetourt |
Arcadia Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to James River in Buchanan, Virginia at coordinates 37.55478, -79.63697. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR). Rated 3.8/5 based on 27 Google reviews.
Arcadia Boat Launch is a public boat launch on James River in Buchanan, Botetourt County, Virginia. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arcadia Boat Launch
Is Arcadia Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Arcadia Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Buchanan, Virginia.
How is Arcadia Boat Launch rated?
Arcadia Boat Launch has a 3.8 out of 5 rating based on 27 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Arcadia Boat Launch access?
Arcadia Boat Launch provides boat launch access to James River in Buchanan, Virginia.
How do I get to Arcadia Boat Launch?
Arcadia Boat Launch is located at coordinates 37.554784, -79.636973 in Buchanan, Virginia. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Arcadia Boat Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 11.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.