Buchanan Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:43 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
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: Buchanan Boat Ramp
| Location | Buchanan, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | James River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.3/5 (55 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 37.529567, -79.679462 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Botetourt |
Buchanan Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to James River in Buchanan, Virginia at coordinates 37.52957, -79.67946. Rated 4.3/5 based on 55 Google reviews.
Buchanan Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on James River in Buchanan, Botetourt County, 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 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 Buchanan Boat Ramp
Is Buchanan Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Buchanan Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Buchanan, Virginia.
How is Buchanan Boat Ramp rated?
Buchanan Boat Ramp has a 4.3 out of 5 rating based on 55 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Buchanan Boat Ramp access?
Buchanan Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to James River in Buchanan, Virginia.
How do I get to Buchanan Boat Ramp?
Buchanan Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 37.529567, -79.679462 in Buchanan, 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 14.4 mi of Buchanan Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.