Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:36 PM)
- Water temp
- 75°F
- Water level
- 1.28 ft
- Tide
- 2.915 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 8594900 — Washington · 17.7 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Potomac River
Updated 44 min agoSource: USGS station 01638500 — POTOMAC RIVER AT POINT OF ROCKS, MD · 0.1 mi from Potomac 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: Potomac River Boat Ramp
| Location | Lorton, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Potomac River |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 38.635485, -77.143879 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Fairfax |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Potomac River Boat Ramp is a boat launch providing access to Potomac River in Lorton, Virginia at coordinates 38.63549, -77.14388.
Potomac River Boat Ramp is a boat launch on Potomac River in Lorton, Fairfax 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.
Related: boat ramp near Lorton • public launch in Fairfax • fishing access on Potomac River • Virginia boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Potomac River Boat Ramp
What water does Potomac River Boat Ramp access?
Potomac River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Potomac River in Lorton, Virginia.
How do I get to Potomac River Boat Ramp?
Potomac River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 38.635485, -77.143879 in Lorton, 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 4.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.