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
Spotsylvania	Rapidan River	Elys Ford	Yes	Concrete Ramp - Hand Carry	0	38.3592, -77.6854	Map
Directions: From Chancellorsville, Rt 610 Northwest (4.5)
Spotsylvania	Rapidan River	Hunting Run	No	Boat Slide	0	38.3590, -77.6349	Map
Directions: From 3 West right on Ely's Ford Road (Rte 610), Right on Spotswood Furnace (Rte 610), Left on Gravel road just before base of Hunting Run dam.
Spotsylvania	Rappahannock River	Motts Run	No	Boat Slide	0	38.3136, -77.5405	Map
Directions: From Fredericksburg, Rt 3 West; North on Rt 639 (.9); L on Rt 618 (2.1)

No Trespassing Except to Fish or Launch Boats

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