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
Washington	S. Holston Lake	Avens	No	Concrete Ramp	1	36.6352, -81.9602	Map
Notice:	Due 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 »
Directions: From Abingdon, South on Rt 75 (3.2); L on Rt 672 (2.4)
Washington	S. Holston Lake	Whitaker Hollow Park	No	Concrete Ramp	1	36.6468, -81.9232	Map
Directions: From Abingdon, South on Rt 75 (8); L on Rt 670 (3); L on Rt 674 (4); L on 664 (2)

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