Description
Elevation: 2325 ft.
This boat ramp is towered over by the US-58/US-221 Bridge. The area is heavily wooded with a small creek entering the river along its northern edge. This is an ideal place to drop a canoe into the river for a quiet cruise. The sassafras and yellow poplar trees are teaming with song sparrow and indigo bunting. Further back in the woods, red-eyed vireo can be heard singing along with cardinal and blue jay. Keep looking up periodically for turkey vulture and red-tailed hawk soaring overhead. One never knows when an osprey or bald eagle may fly by!
Wildlife Sightings
51 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at Baywood Public Boat Landing:
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2026 | 6 | Brian Bockhahn |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 6 | Julie Thomson |
| 3 Apr 2024 | 3 | Lisa Mease |
| 3 Apr 2024 | 3 | DWR Virginia Bird & Wildlife Trail Team |
| 3 Apr 2024 | 2 | Lisa Mease |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Kayak/Canoe Launch
- Boat Ramp
- No Fee or Permit/Pass Requirement
Accessibility Considerations
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Maps & Directions
Physical Coordinates: 36.613768, -81.045807
From Independence, head east on US-221/US-58/E Main St, turn left just after the bridge, and follow that road to the parking area.
Site Information
Managed By:
- VA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation
Access Requirements:
- Free, Daily
Contact Information:
- (276) 773-3711, tourism@graysoncountyva.com
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