Boat Ramps in West Virginia
West Virginia has 260 public boat ramps across 25 counties. Find free boat launches near you with GPS coordinates, Google ratings, directions, and real-time weather. Updated daily.
Best Boat Ramps in West Virginia
The best-rated boat ramp in West Virginia is Howell Run Boat Ramp in Nethkin, with a 5.0/5 rating from 3 Google reviews. It provides access to Jennings Randolph Lake. Other highly-rated options include Mason City Boat Ramp in Mason (5.0/5).
| Rank | Name | City | Rating | Reviews | Waterbody |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howell Run Boat Ramp | Nethkin | 5.0/5 | 3 | Jennings Randolph Lake |
| 2 | Mason City Boat Ramp | Mason | 5.0/5 | 2 | Ohio River |
| 3 | Mudlick Branch Boat Ramp | Brabant | 5.0/5 | 1 | East Lynn Lake |
| 4 | Meadow Creek River Access | Meadow Creek | 5.0/5 | 1 | Meadow Creek |
| 5 | Cunard Public Put-In | Fayetteville | 5.0/5 | 1 | Cunard River |
| 6 | milleson's stream access | Springfield | 5.0/5 | 1 | South Branch Potomac River |
| 7 | Fayette Station Public River Access - Lower New River Take-out | Fayetteville | 4.9/5 | 84 | Fayette River |
| 8 | Sandstone Falls Boardwalk | Hinton | 4.8/5 | 809 | Sandstone Falls River |
| 9 | Brooks Falls Roadside Park | Hinton | 4.7/5 | 90 | Brooks Falls River |
| 10 | Indian Rocks Boat Ramp | Green Spring | 4.7/5 | 3 | Public River |
| 11 | Shepherdstown - Dam Four Rd Boat Ramp | Shepherdstown | 4.7/5 | 9 | Potomac River |
| 12 | Beech Fork Lake Marina | Lavalette | 4.6/5 | 436 | Beech Fork Lake |
| 13 | Bartram Branch Boat Ramp | East Lynn | 4.6/5 | 5 | East Lynn Lake |
| 14 | Cherry Run Public Boat Access | Hedgesville | 4.6/5 | 24 | Big Pool |
| 15 | Grandview Sandbar Campground | Prince | 4.5/5 | 160 | Grandview Sandbar River |
Map of All West Virginia Boat Ramps
Browse Boat Ramps by County
Explore boat ramps in West 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 West Virginia. Select a city to see all available public boat launches with maps, directions, and detailed information.
Top Boat Ramps in West Virginia
Showing the 60 highest-rated of 260 mapped ramps. Browse by county or city above to find every ramp in West Virginia.
Mason City Boat Ramp
Mudlick Branch Boat Ramp
Meadow Creek River Access
Cunard Public Put-In
milleson's stream access
Fayette Station Public River Access - Lower New River Take-out
Sandstone Falls Boardwalk
Brooks Falls Roadside Park
Indian Rocks Boat Ramp
Shepherdstown - Dam Four Rd Boat Ramp
Beech Fork Lake Marina
PrivateBartram Branch Boat Ramp
Cherry Run Public Boat Access
Grandview Sandbar Campground
Stone Cliff Campground
Paw Paw River Access
Buffalo Boat Ramp
Guyandotte Public Access Site
Scotts Ford Public River Access Site
13 Mile Creek Water Trail
Williamstown Boat Ramp
Harris Riverfront Park
Nitro Boat Ramp
Princess Street Boat Ramp
Moulton Park Boat Ramp
Point Pleasant Boat Launch
Jackson County Boat Ramp
Blue Ford North Boat Ramp
Sportsman's park boat ramp
Buckhannon River Boat Ramp
Ohio River Boat Ramp
Courtney Run Boat Ramp
Monongahela River Boat Ramp
Elk River Boat Ramp
Trout Pond Boat Ramp
Cheat Lake Boat Ramp
Monongahela River Boat Ramp
French Creek boating access site
Burnsville Lake Boat Ramp
Canoe & Kajak access only
North Fork Hughes River Boat Ramp
Shenandoah River Boat Ramp
Furnace Run Boat Ramp
Lake Sherwood Boat Ramp
Kanawha River Boat Ramp
Summit Lake Boat Ramp
Summersville Lake Boat Ramp
West Fork River Boat Ramp
West Fork River Boat Ramp
Little Beaver Creek Boat Ramp
Buckhannon, West Virginia Boat Launch
Beech Fork Lake Boat Ramp
Sutton Lake Boat Ramp
Sutton Lake Boat Ramp
Sutton Lake Boat Ramp
South Branch Potomac River Boat Ramp
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Boat Ramp
East Lynn Lake Boat Ramp
Burnsville Lake Boat Ramp
West Virginia Boat Ramp Statistics
Access Types
- Public (Free Access)
- 162 ramps
- Private
- 2 ramps
29 ramps in West Virginia are rated 4.0 or higher by the boating community.
Top Waterbodies
- Ohio River
- 15 ramps
- Kanawha River
- 9 ramps
- Sutton Lake
- 8 ramps
- Little Kanawha River
- 6 ramps
- Summersville Lake
- 6 ramps
- West Fork River
- 6 ramps
- Public River
- 5 ramps
- Beech Fork Lake
- 5 ramps
- Burnsville Lake
- 4 ramps
- Stonecoal Reservoir
- 4 ramps
Cities With the Most Boat Ramps in West Virginia
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia Boat Ramps
Where can I find boat ramps near me in West Virginia?
BoatLaunchMap has mapped 260 boat ramps across West Virginia in 25 counties and 133 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 West Virginia?
The highest-rated boat ramp in West Virginia is Howell Run Boat Ramp in Nethkin, with a 5.0/5 Google rating from 3 reviews. See the full ranking at boatlaunchmap.com/best-boat-ramps/west-virginia.
How many free boat ramps are in West Virginia?
West Virginia has 162 free public boat ramps out of 260 total ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap. 62% offer free public access.
Which city in West Virginia has the most boat ramps?
Springfield has the most boat ramps in West Virginia with 4 mapped locations. Hinton is second with 4 ramps.