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Launch Conditions

Use caution

Launch with caution — limited daylight.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Past sunset (8:37 PM)
Water temp
76°F
Water level
1.27 ft
Tide
2.052 ft now

Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.

Live Tide Conditions

Updated 4 hr ago
Current Tide
2.05ft
above MLLW
Next High Tide
2.73ft
Wed, 5:08 PM UTC
Next Low Tide
0.61ft
Wed, 11:43 AM UTC

Source: NOAA CO-OPS station 8594900Washington · 1.2 mi from this ramp

Live Water Conditions on Potomac River

Updated 12 min ago
Gage Height
1.27ft
Streamflow
2090.0cfs
Water Temp
76°F

Source: USGS station 01638500POTOMAC RIVER AT POINT OF ROCKS, MD · 0.1 mi from Potomac River

Launch Light & Moon — June 24

local time
First Light
5:11 AM
Sunrise
5:43 AM
Sunset
8:37 PM
Last Light
9:09 PM

First Quarter (67% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.

Location

Quick Facts: Gravelly Point Boat Ramp

Quick facts about Gravelly Point Boat Ramp
LocationArlington, Virginia
WaterbodyPotomac River
Access TypePublic - Free
Rating4.5/5 (56 reviews)
Coordinates38.863958, -77.041080
HoursCheck on site
CountyArlington
TidalYes - check tide charts before launching

Gravelly Point Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Potomac River in Arlington, Virginia at coordinates 38.86396, -77.04108. Rated 4.5/5 based on 56 Google reviews.

Gravelly Point Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Potomac River in Arlington, Arlington 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 current NOAA tide readings, 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.

Related: boat ramp near Arlington • public launch in Arlington • fishing access on Potomac River • Virginia boat launch

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gravelly Point Boat Ramp

Is Gravelly Point Boat Ramp free to use?

Yes, Gravelly Point Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Arlington, Virginia.

How is Gravelly Point Boat Ramp rated?

Gravelly Point Boat Ramp has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 56 Google reviews from boaters.

What water does Gravelly Point Boat Ramp access?

Gravelly Point Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Potomac River in Arlington, Virginia.

How do I get to Gravelly Point Boat Ramp?

Gravelly Point Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 38.863958, -77.041080 in Arlington, Virginia. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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