Dutch Gap Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:33 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 23
local timeFirst Quarter (56% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Dutch Gap Boat Ramp
| Location | Chester, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | James River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.2/5 (175 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 37.381889, -77.376790 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Henrico |
Dutch Gap Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to James River in Chester, Virginia at coordinates 37.38189, -77.37679. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR). Rated 4.2/5 based on 175 Google reviews.
Dutch Gap Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on James River in Chester, Henrico 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 Dutch Gap Boat Ramp
Is Dutch Gap Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Dutch Gap Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Chester, Virginia.
How is Dutch Gap Boat Ramp rated?
Dutch Gap Boat Ramp has a 4.2 out of 5 rating based on 175 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Dutch Gap Boat Ramp access?
Dutch Gap Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to James River in Chester, Virginia.
How do I get to Dutch Gap Boat Ramp?
Dutch Gap Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 37.381889, -77.376790 in Chester, 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 Dutch Gap Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.