Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:42 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 — July 11
local timeWaning Crescent (8% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Irongate
| Location | Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | James River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 37.773728, -79.782684 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Botetourt |
Irongate is a public boat launch providing access to James River in Virginia at coordinates 37.77373, -79.78268. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR).
Irongate is a public boat launch on James River in 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 Irongate
Is Irongate free to use?
Yes, Irongate is a public boat launch with free access in Virginia.
What water does Irongate access?
Irongate provides boat launch access to James River in Virginia.
How do I get to Irongate?
Irongate is located at coordinates 37.773728, -79.782684 in 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 9.3 mi of Irongate, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.