Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:29 PM)
- Tide
- 2.123 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 8637689 — Yorktown USCG Training Center · 5.1 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: City Reservoir Boat Ramp
| Location | Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | City Reservoir |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 37.187132, -76.557610 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
City Reservoir Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to City Reservoir in Newport News, Virginia at coordinates 37.18713, -76.55761.
City Reservoir Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on City Reservoir in Newport News, 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 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About City Reservoir Boat Ramp
Is City Reservoir Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, City Reservoir Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Newport News, Virginia.
What water does City Reservoir Boat Ramp access?
City Reservoir Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to City Reservoir in Newport News, Virginia.
How do I get to City Reservoir Boat Ramp?
City Reservoir Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 37.187132, -76.557610 in Newport News, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 3.0 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.