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Public Boating Access

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Printable List of All Access Sites
County/CityWaterbodyAccess AreaBarrier FreeTypeRampsCoordinatesMap
RichmondRappahannock RiverCarter’s WharfNoConcrete Ramp138.0713, -76.9238Map
Directions: From Warsaw, Rt 3 West (2); Rt 624 North (10.8); L on Rt 622 (2)
Fredericksburg (city)Rappahannock RiverCity DocksYesConcrete Ramp238.2964, -77.4531Map
Directions: City of Fredericksburg on Sophia Street
King GeorgeRappahannock RiverHopyard LandingYesConcrete Ramp138.2441, -77.2261Map
Directions: From Rt. 301 North of Rapp. River, West on Rt. 607 (4.5 mi.), South on Old Wharf Road, follow to Landing.
CulpeperRappahannock RiverKelly’s FordYesBoat Slide038.4769, -77.7808Map
Directions: From Remington, Bus Rt 15 S. (.5); L on Rt 673 (2.4);L on Rt 674 (3.3);L on Rt 620 (.1)
MiddlesexRappahannock RiverMill CreekYesConcrete Ramp137.5842, -76.4244Map
Notice:Due to sedimentation and high tides, this location is best used as a hand launch location. In addition, the county's courtesy pier sustained damage due to high water and is not safe for public use.
Directions: From Hartfield, Rt. 3 North (.5); R on Rt 626 (3.1)
SpotsylvaniaRappahannock RiverMotts RunNoBoat Slide038.3136, -77.5405Map
Directions: From Fredericksburg, Rt 3 West; North on Rt 639 (.9); L on Rt 618 (2.1)
CarolineRappahannock RiverPort Royal LandingYesGravel Access138.1724, -77.1890Map
Directions: Located in Town of Port Royal. End of King Street (1 block east of Rt. 301)
FauquierRappahannock RiverRogers FordNoConcrete Ramp138.4165, -77.7365Map
Notice:The gate near the sighting-in range will be closed according to the schedule below. This gate closure will prevent vehicular access to the Rogers Ford boat access site. The boat launch will remain open during these times, but will require users to walk approximately 1.5 miles.

Gate closure schedule:
  • CLOSED: Last Saturday in September to the 1st Saturday in January.
  • CLOSED: 2nd Saturday in April to the 3rd Saturday in May.
Directions: From Sumerduck, take Sumerduck Rd north to Rogers Ford road. Turn into our range parking area and go all the way to end.
MiddlesexRappahannock RiverSaludaYesConcrete Ramp137.6225, -76.5816Map
Directions: Rt 618 North (1.4) of Saluda
RichmondRappahannock RiverSimonson LandingNoConcrete Ramp137.8070, -76.6335Map
Directions: From Farnham, Rt 3 East to Rt 608 South to Rt 606 to ramp

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