Ballahack Boat Ramp
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8639348 — Money Point · 12.8 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 20
local timeWaxing Crescent (28% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Ballahack Boat Ramp
| Location | Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Dismal Swamp Canal |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (14 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 36.604414, -76.381488 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Ballahack Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Dismal Swamp Canal in Chesapeake, Virginia at coordinates 36.60441, -76.38149. Rated 4.6/5 based on 14 Google reviews.
Ballahack Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Dismal Swamp Canal in Chesapeake, 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 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballahack Boat Ramp
Is Ballahack Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Ballahack Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Chesapeake, Virginia.
How is Ballahack Boat Ramp rated?
Ballahack Boat Ramp has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 14 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Ballahack Boat Ramp access?
Ballahack Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Dismal Swamp Canal in Chesapeake, Virginia.
How do I get to Ballahack Boat Ramp?
Ballahack Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 36.604414, -76.381488 in Chesapeake, 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 Ballahack Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 12.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.