Description
The Totuskey Creek boat landing is a quick pull-off from SR 3 and offers a small parking area and boat landing for launching canoes and kayaks for those in search of an aquatic viewing experience. Bald eagle, osprey, and various herons are common in and around the creek. A PDF guide with maps and information regarding the Totuskey Creek Water Trail, as well as an interactive map of all Northern Neck Water Trails, is available on the website listed below.
Wildlife Sightings
77 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at Totuskey Creek Boat Ramp:
- Black Vulture
- Turkey Vulture
- Osprey
- White-eyed Vireo
- Red-eyed Vireo
- Northern Rough-winged Swallow
- Barn Swallow
- Cliff Swallow
- Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
- Common Grackle
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2026 | 13 | George Arnold |
| 13 May 2026 | 7 | Lawrence Goodrich |
| 13 May 2026 | 7 | Sue Goodrich |
| 7 Dec 2025 | 6 | Andrew Rapp |
| 7 Dec 2025 | 6 | Baxter Beamer |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Kayak/Canoe Launch
- Boat Ramp
Accessibility Considerations
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Maps & Directions
Location Coordinates: 37.923617, -76.721302
From Warsaw, take VA 3 east for 2.5 miles. The boat landing is right off SR 3, but you’ll need to make a right onto Rt. 705/Woodyard Rd to pull into the boat landing area.
Site Information
Managed By:
- VA Dept. of Wildlife Resources
Access Requirements:
- Free, Daily
Contact Information:
- Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, Region 1 Office (804) 829-6580
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