Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:38 PM)
- Water level
- 2.36 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 S. Fork Shenandoah River
Updated 51 min agoSource: USGS station 01629500 — S F SHENANDOAH RIVER NEAR LURAY, VA · 2.8 mi from S. Fork Shenandoah River
Launch Light & Moon — July 15
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Island Ford
| Location | Island Ford, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | S. Fork Shenandoah River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 38.354827, -78.695649 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Rockingham |
Island Ford is a public boat launch providing access to S. Fork Shenandoah River in Island Ford, Virginia at coordinates 38.35483, -78.69565. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR).
Island Ford is a public boat launch on S. Fork Shenandoah River in Island Ford, Rockingham 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 Island Ford
Is Island Ford free to use?
Yes, Island Ford is a public boat launch with free access in Island Ford, Virginia.
What water does Island Ford access?
Island Ford provides boat launch access to S. Fork Shenandoah River in Island Ford, Virginia.
How do I get to Island Ford?
Island Ford is located at coordinates 38.354827, -78.695649 in Island Ford, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 13.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.