Scruggs #8 Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:42 PM
- Water level
- 1.06 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 Smith Mountain Lake
Updated 1 day agoSource: USGS station 02059500 — GOOSE CREEK NEAR HUDDLESTON, VA · 9.9 mi from Smith Mountain Lake
Launch Light & Moon — June 23
local timeFirst Quarter (64% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Scruggs #8 Boat Ramp
| Location | Moneta, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Smith Mountain Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (36 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 37.051215, -79.663339 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Franklin |
Scruggs #8 Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Smith Mountain Lake in Moneta, Virginia at coordinates 37.05121, -79.66334. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR). Rated 4.5/5 based on 36 Google reviews.
Scruggs #8 Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Smith Mountain Lake in Moneta, Franklin 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 Scruggs #8 Boat Ramp
Is Scruggs #8 Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Scruggs #8 Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Moneta, Virginia.
How is Scruggs #8 Boat Ramp rated?
Scruggs #8 Boat Ramp has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 36 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Scruggs #8 Boat Ramp access?
Scruggs #8 Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Smith Mountain Lake in Moneta, Virginia.
How do I get to Scruggs #8 Boat Ramp?
Scruggs #8 Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 37.051215, -79.663339 in Moneta, 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 2.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.