Waid Recreation Area VDWR Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:42 PM)
- Water level
- 1.79 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 Pigg River
Updated 46 min agoSource: USGS station 02056900 — BLACKWATER RIVER NEAR ROCKY MOUNT, VA · 6.2 mi from Pigg River
Launch Light & Moon — June 23
local timeFirst Quarter (65% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Waid Recreation Area VDWR Boat Ramp
| Location | Rocky Mount, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Pigg River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.4/5 (9 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 36.967092, -79.941511 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Franklin |
Waid Recreation Area VDWR Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Pigg River in Rocky Mount, Virginia at coordinates 36.96709, -79.94151. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR). Rated 4.4/5 based on 9 Google reviews.
Waid Recreation Area VDWR Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Pigg River in Rocky Mount, 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 is 1 other mapped boat ramp within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waid Recreation Area VDWR Boat Ramp
Is Waid Recreation Area VDWR Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Waid Recreation Area VDWR Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Rocky Mount, Virginia.
How is Waid Recreation Area VDWR Boat Ramp rated?
Waid Recreation Area VDWR Boat Ramp has a 4.4 out of 5 rating based on 9 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Waid Recreation Area VDWR Boat Ramp access?
Waid Recreation Area VDWR Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Pigg River in Rocky Mount, Virginia.
How do I get to Waid Recreation Area VDWR Boat Ramp?
Waid Recreation Area VDWR Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 36.967092, -79.941511 in Rocky Mount, 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
1 additional boat launches are located within 3.1 mi of Waid Recreation Area VDWR Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.