Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:28 PM)
- Tide
- 2.794 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 8632200 — Kiptopeke · 7.0 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: Cape Charles River Boat Ramp
| Location | Cape Charles, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Cape Charles River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 37.264781, -76.016710 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Northampton County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Cape Charles River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Cape Charles River in Cape Charles, Virginia at coordinates 37.26478, -76.01671. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR).
Cape Charles River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Cape Charles River in Cape Charles, Northampton 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 current NOAA tide readings, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 5 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Cape Charles • public launch in Northampton County • fishing access on Cape Charles River • Virginia boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cape Charles River Boat Ramp
Is Cape Charles River Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Cape Charles River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Cape Charles, Virginia.
What water does Cape Charles River Boat Ramp access?
Cape Charles River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Cape Charles River in Cape Charles, Virginia.
How do I get to Cape Charles River Boat Ramp?
Cape Charles River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 37.264781, -76.016710 in Cape Charles, 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 5 other launch options within 15.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.