Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:45 PM)
- Water level
- 5.12 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Jackson River
Updated 16 min agoSource: USGS station 02013100 — JACKSON RIVER BL DUNLAP CREEK AT COVINGTON, VA · 5.3 mi from Jackson River
Launch Light & Moon — June 23
local timeFirst Quarter (66% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Jackson River Boat Ramp
| Location | Covington, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Jackson River |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 37.818081, -79.987304 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Alleghany |
Jackson River Boat Ramp is a boat launch providing access to Jackson River in Covington, Virginia at coordinates 37.81808, -79.98730.
Jackson River Boat Ramp is a boat launch on Jackson River in Covington, Alleghany County, Virginia. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, 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 near Covington • public launch in Alleghany • fishing access on Jackson River • Virginia boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jackson River Boat Ramp
What water does Jackson River Boat Ramp access?
Jackson River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Jackson River in Covington, Virginia.
How do I get to Jackson River Boat Ramp?
Jackson River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 37.818081, -79.987304 in Covington, 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 Jackson River Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 7.7 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.