Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:25 PM — under 2h
- Water temp
- 79°F
- Water level
- 4.99 ft
- Tide
- 1.332 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8635027 — Dahlgren · 13.1 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Rappahannock River
Updated 46 min agoSource: USGS station 01674500 — MATTAPONI RIVER NEAR BEULAHVILLE, VA · 12.4 mi from Rappahannock River
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Port Royal Landing
| Location | Port Royal, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Rappahannock River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 38.172660, -77.188661 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Caroline |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Port Royal Landing is a public boat launch providing access to Rappahannock River in Port Royal, Virginia at coordinates 38.17266, -77.18866. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR).
Port Royal Landing is a public boat launch on Rappahannock River in Port Royal, Caroline 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 current NOAA tide readings, 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 Port Royal Landing
Is Port Royal Landing free to use?
Yes, Port Royal Landing is a public boat launch with free access in Port Royal, Virginia.
What water does Port Royal Landing access?
Port Royal Landing provides boat launch access to Rappahannock River in Port Royal, Virginia.
How do I get to Port Royal Landing?
Port Royal Landing is located at coordinates 38.172660, -77.188661 in Port Royal, 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 9.8 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.