Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:42 PM
- Water level
- 1.06 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 Smith Mountain Lake
Updated 23 hr agoSource: USGS station 02059500 — GOOSE CREEK NEAR HUDDLESTON, VA · 9.9 mi from Smith Mountain Lake
Launch Light & Moon — June 23
local timeFirst Quarter (63% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Hales Ford public boat ramp
| Location | Vinton, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Smith Mountain Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 37.142901, -79.656894 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Bedford |
Hales Ford public boat ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Smith Mountain Lake in Vinton, Virginia at coordinates 37.14290, -79.65689. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR).
Hales Ford public boat ramp is a public boat launch on Smith Mountain Lake in Vinton, Bedford 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 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 Hales Ford public boat ramp
Is Hales Ford public boat ramp free to use?
Yes, Hales Ford public boat ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Vinton, Virginia.
What water does Hales Ford public boat ramp access?
Hales Ford public boat ramp provides boat launch access to Smith Mountain Lake in Vinton, Virginia.
How do I get to Hales Ford public boat ramp?
Hales Ford public boat ramp is located at coordinates 37.142901, -79.656894 in Vinton, 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 Hales Ford public boat ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.3 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.