Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:37 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 14
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Lockes
| Location | Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Shenandoah River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 39.101569, -77.964838 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Clarke |
Lockes is a public boat launch providing access to Shenandoah River in Virginia at coordinates 39.10157, -77.96484. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR).
Lockes is a public boat launch on Shenandoah River in Clarke 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 Lockes
Is Lockes free to use?
Yes, Lockes is a public boat launch with free access in Virginia.
What water does Lockes access?
Lockes provides boat launch access to Shenandoah River in Virginia.
How do I get to Lockes?
Lockes is located at coordinates 39.101569, -77.964838 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 10.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.