Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:40 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: James River Boat Ramp
| Location | Lynchburg, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | James River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 37.419232, -79.040407 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Campbell County |
James River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to James River in Lynchburg, Virginia at coordinates 37.41923, -79.04041. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR).
James River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on James River in Lynchburg, Campbell 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 James River Boat Ramp
Is James River Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, James River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Lynchburg, Virginia.
What water does James River Boat Ramp access?
James River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to James River in Lynchburg, Virginia.
How do I get to James River Boat Ramp?
James River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 37.419232, -79.040407 in Lynchburg, 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 James River Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 14.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.