Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:27 PM)
- Tide
- 2.74 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8639348 — Money Point · 6.8 mi from this ramp
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: Dismal Swamp Canal Boat Ramp
| Location | Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Dismal Swamp Canal |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 36.691263, -76.358445 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Dismal Swamp Canal Boat Ramp is a boat launch providing access to Dismal Swamp Canal in Chesapeake, Virginia at coordinates 36.69126, -76.35845.
Dismal Swamp Canal Boat Ramp is a boat launch on Dismal Swamp Canal in Chesapeake, Virginia. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, 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.
Related: boat ramp in Chesapeake • fishing access on Dismal Swamp Canal • Virginia boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dismal Swamp Canal Boat Ramp
What water does Dismal Swamp Canal Boat Ramp access?
Dismal Swamp Canal Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Dismal Swamp Canal in Chesapeake, Virginia.
How do I get to Dismal Swamp Canal Boat Ramp?
Dismal Swamp Canal Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 36.691263, -76.358445 in Chesapeake, 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 9.1 mi of Dismal Swamp Canal Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.