Basic Park Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:41 PM)
- Water level
- 0.62 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 South River
Updated 49 min agoSource: USGS station 02051000 — NORTH MEHERRIN RIVER NEAR LUNENBURG, VA · 4.7 mi from South 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: Basic Park
| Location | Waynesboro, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | South River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.3/5 (100 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 38.085518, -78.875834 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Phone | (540) 942-6735 |
Basic Park is a public boat launch providing access to South River in Waynesboro, Virginia at coordinates 38.08552, -78.87583. Rated 4.3/5 based on 100 Google reviews.
Basic Park is a public boat launch on South River in Waynesboro, 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 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 Basic Park
Is Basic Park free to use?
Yes, Basic Park is a public boat launch with free access in Waynesboro, Virginia.
How is Basic Park rated?
Basic Park has a 4.3 out of 5 rating based on 100 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Basic Park access?
Basic Park provides boat launch access to South River in Waynesboro, Virginia.
How do I get to Basic Park?
Basic Park is located at coordinates 38.085518, -78.875834 in Waynesboro, 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 15.0 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.