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
Warren	N. Fork Shenandoah River	Catletts Ford Landing	No	Shoreline Access	0	38.9784, -78.2587	Map
Directions: From Front Royal,N on Rt522(.9);LonRt637 Guard Hill Rd(4.3);L onRt626,Catlett's Ford Rd
Shenandoah	N. Fork Shenandoah River	Chapman’s	No	Concrete Ramp	1	38.8454, -78.5296	Map
Directions: From Edinburgh, Rt 11 North (3.2); R on Rt 672 (2.2)
Shenandoah	N. Fork Shenandoah River	Deer Rapids	No	Shoreline Access	0	38.9545, -78.3752	Map
Directions: Route 11 South from Strasburg to Fishers Hill; Turn left on S.R. 601 Funk Rd; Travel 2.5 miles; turn left on S.R. 744; Travel to bridge crossing.
Shenandoah	N. Fork Shenandoah River	Meems Bottom	No	Shoreline Access	0	38.7066, -78.6508	Map
Directions: From New Market (4.5) North; Rt 730 East (3.2)
Warren	N. Fork Shenandoah River	Riverton	No	Concrete Ramp	1	38.9496, -78.1980	Map
Directions: From Front Royal, North on Rt. 340/522 (1/4 mile), Right on Rt. 637 (250 yds), Landing on Right
Shenandoah	N. Fork Shenandoah River	Strasburg Landing	Yes	Concrete Ramp	1	38.9732, -78.3512	Map
Directions: From Strasburg, W on Rt 55, R on Industrial Road (SSR 1201) to the Park

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