Boat Ramps in Virginia
Virginia has 765 public boat ramps across 34 counties. Find free boat launches near you with GPS coordinates, Google ratings, directions, and real-time weather. Updated daily.
Best Boat Ramps in Virginia
The best-rated boat ramp in Virginia is Chincoteague Boat Ramp in Chincoteague, with a 5.0/5 rating from 1 Google reviews. It provides access to Black Duck Marsh. Other highly-rated options include Indian Creek Landing in Chesapeake (5.0/5).
| Rank | Name | City | Rating | Reviews | Waterbody |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chincoteague Boat Ramp | Chincoteague | 5.0/5 | 1 | Black Duck Marsh |
| 2 | Indian Creek Landing | Chesapeake | 5.0/5 | 4 | Indian Creek |
| 3 | Watkins Bridge Boat Ramp | Clover | 5.0/5 | 3 | Staunton River |
| 4 | Simonson Landing VDWR Boat Ramp | Farnham | 5.0/5 | 12 | Rappahannock River |
| 5 | Lake Shenandoah VDWR Boat Ramp | Harrisonburg | 5.0/5 | 1 | Lake Shenandoah |
| 6 | Widewater State Park small boat launch | Stafford | 5.0/5 | 2 | Aquia Creek |
| 7 | Boat Launch at Riverview Park | Charlottesville | 5.0/5 | 1 | Rivanna River |
| 8 | Huguenot Bridge VDWR Boat Ramp | Richmond | 5.0/5 | 5 | James River |
| 9 | Ingles Landing at Eggleston | Eggleston | 5.0/5 | 3 | New River |
| 10 | Marrowbone Creek Kayak and Canoe Access | Ridgeway | 5.0/5 | 3 | Marrowbone Creek |
| 11 | Occoneechee Boat Ramp at Kerr Lake | Clarksville | 4.9/5 | 21 | John H. Kerr Reservoir |
| 12 | Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp | Marion | 4.9/5 | 17 | Hungry Mother Lake |
| 13 | Boat Ramp At Occoquan Regional Park | Lorton | 4.9/5 | 10 | Occoquan River |
| 14 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park Boat Ramp | Huddleston | 4.9/5 | 14 | Smith Mountain Lake |
| 15 | Hidden Valley Lake Boat Ramp | Abingdon | 4.9/5 | 84 | Hidden Valley Lake |
Map of All Virginia Boat Ramps
Browse Boat Ramps by County
Explore boat ramps in Virginia by county. Each county page includes detailed maps, directions, and information about all public boat launches in the area.
Browse Boat Ramps by City
Find boat ramps by city in Virginia. Select a city to see all available public boat launches with maps, directions, and detailed information.
Top Boat Ramps in Virginia
Showing the 60 highest-rated of 765 mapped ramps. Browse by county or city above to find every ramp in Virginia.
Indian Creek Landing
Watkins Bridge Boat Ramp
Simonson Landing VDWR Boat Ramp
Lake Shenandoah VDWR Boat Ramp
Widewater State Park small boat launch
Boat Launch at Riverview Park
Huguenot Bridge VDWR Boat Ramp
Ingles Landing at Eggleston
Marrowbone Creek Kayak and Canoe Access
Occoneechee Boat Ramp at Kerr Lake
Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp
Boat Ramp At Occoquan Regional Park
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Boat Ramp
Hidden Valley Lake Boat Ramp
Ivy Hill Boat Ramp at Kerr Lake
New Canton/Bremo Bluff Boat Launch
Buffalo Creek Boat Ramp at Kerr Lake
Dalton's Landing Canoe Launch
Shell Landing Public Boat Ramp
Claytor Dam Boat Ramp
Alma VDGIF Public Boat Landing and Ramp
Sandy River Reservoir Boat Ramp
Town Point Landing
Deep Bottom Boat Ramp
Allisonia Boat Ramp
Pitts Landing
Gargatha Landing Launchpad
Callebs Cove Camp Ground
Strasburg Landing VDWR Boat Ramp
Messick Point Public Boat Ramp
Bealers Ferry Boat Launch - Mile 8
Ground Squirrel Bridge VDWR Boat Ramp
C. M. Crockett Park
Belle Haven Marina Inc - Mariner Sailing School
Palmyra Boat Launch
Lake Keokee Boat Ramp
Lake Frederick VDWR Boat Launch
Hunting Run Reservoir
Monogram Foods Smith River Sports Complex
Woodlake Boat Dock
River Bend Boat Ramp
Bennett's Creek Park & Boat Ramp
Lynnhaven Boat Ramp
Hardy Ford Public Boat Landing - Ramp
Pocahontas SP Public Boat Ramp
Osborne Park and Boat Landing
Owls Creek Boat Launch
Front Royal VDWR Boat Ramp
VDWR Public Boat Ramp
Butler Tract Boat Ramp
Ely’s Ford Bridge
Midway Boat Ramp
Robious Landing VDWR Boat Ramp
Joyners Bridge Landing
Whitaker Hollow Park Boat Ramp
Walkerton Boat Ramp
Algonkian Regional Park Boat Ramp
Johnson Spring Boat Launch
Abel Lake Boat Ramp
Virginia Boat Ramp Statistics
Access Types
- Public (Free Access)
- 332 ramps
- Private
- 10 ramps
152 ramps in Virginia are rated 4.0 or higher by the boating community.
Top Waterbodies
- Lake Anna
- 99 ramps
- James River
- 50 ramps
- New River
- 29 ramps
- Smith Mountain Lake
- 19 ramps
- S. Fork Shenandoah River
- 19 ramps
- Chesapeake Bay
- 19 ramps
- Rappahannock River
- 14 ramps
- John H. Kerr Reservoir
- 11 ramps
- Neabsco Creek
- 10 ramps
- Occoquan River
- 9 ramps
Cities With the Most Boat Ramps in Virginia
| City | Ramps |
|---|---|
| Mineral | 49 |
| Bumpass | 26 |
| Woodbridge | 21 |
| Newport News | 17 |
| Virginia Beach | 13 |
| Suffolk | 10 |
| Chesapeake | 9 |
| Stafford | 9 |
| Hampton | 9 |
| Alexandria | 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia Boat Ramps
Where can I find boat ramps near me in Virginia?
BoatLaunchMap has mapped 765 boat ramps across Virginia in 34 counties and 291 cities. Use our interactive map above or browse by county and city to find the closest launch site with GPS coordinates, Google ratings, and driving directions.
What are the best boat ramps in Virginia?
The highest-rated boat ramp in Virginia is Chincoteague Boat Ramp in Chincoteague, with a 5.0/5 Google rating from 1 reviews. See the full ranking at boatlaunchmap.com/best-boat-ramps/virginia.
How many free boat ramps are in Virginia?
Virginia has 332 free public boat ramps out of 765 total ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap. 43% offer free public access.
Which city in Virginia has the most boat ramps?
Mineral has the most boat ramps in Virginia with 49 mapped locations. Bumpass is second with 26 ramps.