Public Boating Access

Important Notices

Numerous DWR Facilities Closed Due to Storm DamageDue to recent flood events, water levels and flow rates are extremely high in rivers throughout Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) Regions 2, 3, & 4. DWR boating access sites in those regions may not be accessible at this time. Staff is currently working to evaluate sites and restore access as conditions allow. Concerns include slippery ramp and dock surfaces; significantly higher than normal water levels; and trees, trash and other debris that could be floating on the surface or just below the waterline. Please see this page for a full list of affected properties and status updates »

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County/City	Waterbody	Access Area	Barrier Free	Type	Ramps	Coordinates	Map
Lancaster	Greenvale Creek	Greenvale Creek	Yes	Concrete Ramp	1	37.7229, -76.5448	Map
Notice:	Boaters are advised that the U.S. Coast Guard has determined that due to extreme shoaling Greenvale Creek in Lancaster County is no longer considered a navigable waterway. Consequently the Coast Guard has removed all navigational markers. Boaters should exercise caution when attempting to navigate Greenvale Creek and should be particularly aware of tides.
Directions: From Lively Rt. 3, S. Rt 201, E. Rt. 354, S. foll. Rt 662 Mullosk (1/2mi.)
Lancaster	Chesapeake Bay	Windmill Point Landing	Yes	Concrete Ramp	1	37.6166, -76.2890	Map
Directions: From Whitestone (Rt.3), turn East on Chesapeake Dr., in 0.3 mi. continue onto Windmill Point Rd for 7.2 mi., turn left on Windjammer Ln. 0.2 mi. to ramp on right (Backside of Harbor).

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