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Public Boating Access

Important Notices

US Coast Guard Implementing a 250-Yard Buffer Zone on the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth RiverThe Sector Virginia Captain of the Port (COTP) is implementing a 250-yard buffer zone from the shoreline extending waterward of USCG Sector Virginia and Base Portsmouth, located on the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River. Learn more »

Find a Boating Access Site

Printable List of All Access Sites
County/CityWaterbodyAccess AreaBarrier FreeTypeRampsCoordinatesMap
SouthamptonBlackwater RiverBlackwater BridgeNoConcrete Ramp136.8042, -76.8654Map
Directions: From Windsor, Rt 603 West (6)
SouthamptonNottoway RiverCarey’sNoConcrete Ramp136.7704, -77.1659Map
Directions: From Capron, Rt 653 Northeast (4.5)
SouthamptonNottoway RiverGeneral Vaughan BridgeNoConcrete Ramp236.5666, -76.9451Map
Directions: From Franklin, Rt 258 South (9.5)
SouthamptonNottoway RiverHerculesNoConcrete Ramp136.6533, -77.0027Map
Directions: From Franklin, Rt 671 West (4)

No Trespassing Except to Fish or Launch Boats

Camping, swimming, or public display of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. Violators subject to arrest. Learn more »