Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:35 PM)
- Water temp
- 73°F
- Water level
- 2.94 ft
- Tide
- 0.341 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 8635027 — Dahlgren · 13.1 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Rappahannock River
Updated 59 min agoSource: USGS station 01674500 — MATTAPONI RIVER NEAR BEULAHVILLE, VA · 12.4 mi from Rappahannock River
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: Rappahannock River Boat Ramp
| Location | Port Royal, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Rappahannock River |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 38.173553, -77.190260 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Caroline |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Rappahannock River Boat Ramp is a boat launch providing access to Rappahannock River in Port Royal, Virginia at coordinates 38.17355, -77.19026.
Rappahannock River Boat Ramp is a boat launch on Rappahannock River in Port Royal, Caroline County, Virginia. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rappahannock River Boat Ramp
What water does Rappahannock River Boat Ramp access?
Rappahannock River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Rappahannock River in Port Royal, Virginia.
How do I get to Rappahannock River Boat Ramp?
Rappahannock River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 38.173553, -77.190260 in Port Royal, 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 Rappahannock River Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 9.7 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.