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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.

In addition, due to damage from Hurricane Helene, DWR has closed several wildlife management areas located in the western part of the Commonwealth. Due to continuing damage evaluations, DWR doesn’t have an estimated re-opening date for these facilities. DWR encourages everyone to avoid any body of water in the western region of the state and to refrain from visiting any wildlife management area in the western region of the state until a full facility assessment can be completed. Please see this page for a full list of affected properties and status updates »

Find a Boating Access Site

Printable List of All Access Sites
County/CityWaterbodyAccess AreaBarrier FreeTypeRampsCoordinatesMap
King WilliamMattaponi RiverAylettYesConcrete Ramp137.7856, -77.1030Map
Directions: Aylett, Rt 360 East, R onto Rt. 600
King and QueenMattaponi RiverMelroseYesConcrete Ramp137.6372, -76.8549Map
Directions: From King & Queen C.H., Rt. 14 South (2.8); R on Rt 602 (1.2) to Ramp
CarolineMattaponi RiverMilford LandingNoShoreline Access138.0175, -77.3801Map
Directions: From Milford take route 722 landing is on right after crossing bridge for Mattaponi River
King and QueenMattaponi RiverWaterfenceYesConcrete Ramp137.5920, -76.7987Map
Directions: From West Point, Rt 33 East, turn L onto SR 14 (5), turn L onto SC 611 to end
King WilliamMattaponi RiverWest PointYesConcrete Ramp237.5406, -76.7896Map
Directions: Town of West Point on Rt. 33
CarolineMattaponi RiverWrights LandingNoShoreline Access138.0604, -77.3839Map
Directions: From Bowling green, take Paige Rd (route 605), landing is on the right prior to bridge for Mattaponi River

No Trespassing Except to Fish or Launch Boats

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