Horseshoe Bend 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: Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp
| Location | Covington, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | James River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.4/5 (25 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 37.589189, -79.727431 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Botetourt |
Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to James River in Covington, Virginia at coordinates 37.58919, -79.72743. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR). Rated 4.4/5 based on 25 Google reviews.
Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on James River in Covington, 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 Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp
Is Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Covington, Virginia.
How is Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp rated?
Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp has a 4.4 out of 5 rating based on 25 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp access?
Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to James River in Covington, Virginia.
How do I get to Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp?
Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 37.589189, -79.727431 in Covington, 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 13.1 mi of Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.