Carvins Cove Natural Reserve Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:44 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: Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
| Location | Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Carvin Cove Reservoir |
| Access Type | Public |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (486 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 37.383596, -79.947059 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Botetourt |
| Phone | (540) 362-1757 |
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve is a boat launch providing access to Carvin Cove Reservoir in Roanoke, Virginia at coordinates 37.38360, -79.94706. Rated 4.5/5 based on 486 Google reviews.
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve is a boat launch on Carvin Cove Reservoir in Roanoke, Botetourt County, Virginia. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 4 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Roanoke • public launch in Botetourt • fishing access on Carvin Cove Reservoir • Virginia boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
How is Carvins Cove Natural Reserve rated?
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 486 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Carvins Cove Natural Reserve access?
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve provides boat launch access to Carvin Cove Reservoir in Roanoke, Virginia.
How do I get to Carvins Cove Natural Reserve?
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve is located at coordinates 37.383596, -79.947059 in Roanoke, 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
4 additional boat launches are located within 13.9 mi of Carvins Cove Natural Reserve, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.