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Launch Conditions

Use caution

Launch with caution — limited daylight.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Past sunset (8:37 PM)
Tide
0.381 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 ago
Current Tide
0.38ft
above MLLW
Next High Tide
1.58ft
Wed, 11:40 AM UTC
Next Low Tide
0.28ft
Wed, 5:56 PM UTC

Source: NOAA CO-OPS station 8635027Dahlgren · 23.1 mi from this ramp

Launch Light & Moon — June 24

local time
First Light
5:14 AM
Sunrise
5:46 AM
Sunset
8:37 PM
Last Light
9:09 PM

First Quarter (68% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.

Location

Quick Facts: Smith Lake Boat Ramp

Quick facts about Smith Lake Boat Ramp
LocationQuantico, Virginia
WaterbodySmith Lake
Access TypePublic - Free
Rating3.8/5 (15 reviews)
Coordinates38.489378, -77.405381
HoursCheck on site
CountyPrince William
TidalYes - check tide charts before launching

Smith Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Smith Lake in Quantico, Virginia at coordinates 38.48938, -77.40538. Rated 3.8/5 based on 15 Google reviews.

Smith Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Smith Lake in Quantico, Prince William 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, 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.

Related: boat ramp near Quantico • public launch in Prince William • fishing access on Smith Lake • Virginia boat launch

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Frequently Asked Questions About Smith Lake Boat Ramp

Is Smith Lake Boat Ramp free to use?

Yes, Smith Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Quantico, Virginia.

How is Smith Lake Boat Ramp rated?

Smith Lake Boat Ramp has a 3.8 out of 5 rating based on 15 Google reviews from boaters.

What water does Smith Lake Boat Ramp access?

Smith Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Smith Lake in Quantico, Virginia.

How do I get to Smith Lake Boat Ramp?

Smith Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 38.489378, -77.405381 in Quantico, Virginia. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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