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Marinas with Public and Private Boat Launches in Virginia

19 of the 222 marinas we track in Virginia have boat launch access. Full listings for every city are on the Virginia page.

19marinas
17cities
222marinas statewide

This section filters marinas and waterfront locations offering dedicated boat launch ramps for trailered craft and personal watercraft. Facilities vary between concrete slab ramps, gravel shorelines, and multi-lane commercial ramps with staging docks. Checking site features helps ensure adequate water depth at low tide and suitable parking for truck-trailer combinations.

Bumpass 2

  1. Dukes Creek Marina

    3831 Breaknock Rd, Bumpass, VA 23024

    Boat ramp
  2. Pleasants Landing at Lake Anna

    349 Pleasant Landing Rd, Bumpass, VA 23024

    Fri 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-6pm

    Boat ramp

Spotsylvania Courthouse 2

  1. Rocky Branch Marina and Campground

    5153 Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22551

    Boat ramp
  2. Sturgeon Creek Marina Inc

    5107 Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22551

Arlington 1

  1. Columbia Island Marina Gas Dock

    George Washington Mem Pkwy, Arlington, VA 22202

    Transient slipsBoat ramp

Charles City 1

  1. River's Rest Marina & Resort

    9100 Wilcox Neck Rd, Charles City, VA 23030

    Boat ramp

Clifton 1

  1. Bull Run Marina

    12619 Old Yates Ford Rd, Clifton, VA 20124

    Boat ramp

Farnham 1

  1. Whelan's Marina & Camp Ground

    3993 Hales Point Rd, Farnham, VA 22460

    Mon-Sat 8am-5pm

    Boat ramp

Gretna 1

  1. Leesville Lake Marina & Grill

    2736 Marina Dr, Gretna, VA 24557

    Boat ramp

Hague 1

  1. Coles Point Marina and RV Resort

    190 Plantation Dr, Hague, VA 22469-3224

    Boat ramp

Heathsville 1

  1. Ingram Bay Marina

    545 Harveys Neck Rd, Heathsville, VA 22473

    Boat ramp

Hopewell 1

  1. Hopewell City Marina

    1051 Riverside Ave, Hopewell, VA 23860

    Boat ramp

King George 1

  1. Machodoc Creek Marina

    17088 Ferry Dock Rd, King George, VA 22485-6101

    Wed-Sun 11am-3pm

    Boat ramp

Lorton 1

  1. Captain John Beach Marina

    10729 Old Colchester Rd, Lorton, VA 22079

    Boat ramp

Moneta 1

  1. Halesford Harbour Boat Rentals

    1043 Campers Paradise Trail, Moneta, VA 24121

    Boat ramp

Norfolk 1

  1. MWR Norfolk Naval Sailing Center and Marina

    9672 Massey Hughes Dr, Norfolk, VA 23511

    Boat ramp

Tappahannock 1

  1. Garretts Marina Boat Storage

    402 Catchpenny Lane, Tappahannock, VA 22560

    Boat ramp

Topping 1

  1. Regent Point Marina & Boatyard

    317 Regent Point Dr, Topping, VA 23169

    Boat ramp

Williamsburg 1

  1. James City County Marina

    2054 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Verify water levels before heading out: Shallow coastal ramps or inland lake launches can become unusable during low tide or seasonal reservoir drawdowns.

Also in Virginia

Good to know

How much does it cost to use a boat launch ramp?

Daily launch fees at US marinas typically range from $5 to $25 for standard trailered boats, while seasonal annual passes cost between $50 and $200. State-managed DNR launches may require specific vehicle access permits or watercraft registration decals rather than on-site cash payments.

Are boat launch ramps available on a first-come, first-served basis?

Most public and marina ramps operate without reservations, though high-traffic locations may enforce online booking systems during summer holiday weekends. Popular launches often experience 20- to 45-minute wait times during peak morning hours between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

What are the parking requirements for vehicle and boat trailer rigs?

Designated pull-through trailer parking spots generally cost $10 to $30 per day when not included in the launch fee. Overnight parking usually requires advance registration with marina staff and carries additional charges ranging from $15 to $40 per night.

How to shrink wrap a boat?

To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in Virginia, check the 19 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.

What is a marine survey?

A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Virginia, MarinaAtlas indexes 19 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.