Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:36 PM — under 2h
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 15
local timeNew Moon (2% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Lake Nelson
| Location | Arrington, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Nelson |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 37.691457, -78.881367 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Nelson |
Lake Nelson is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Nelson in Arrington, Virginia at coordinates 37.69146, -78.88137. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR).
Lake Nelson is a public boat launch on Lake Nelson in Arrington, Nelson 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 Lake Nelson
Is Lake Nelson free to use?
Yes, Lake Nelson is a public boat launch with free access in Arrington, Virginia.
What water does Lake Nelson access?
Lake Nelson provides boat launch access to Lake Nelson in Arrington, Virginia.
How do I get to Lake Nelson?
Lake Nelson is located at coordinates 37.691457, -78.881367 in Arrington, 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 11.1 mi of Lake Nelson, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.