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Red Bank Boat Ramp

Northampton County

 

 

 

 

There are 2 boat ramps between L-shaped end docks with a straight dock in the center. All docks have ladders to water level at low tide. Ample parking is available. All in all this is a very nice launch site and a great place to paddle.  Fee for use of ramp.

Launch site owner:

Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries - 757.739.4689

Directions to launch site:

From US Highway 13, go east on Route 617, 1.7 miles.

Turn left on Route 715, 0.1 miles.

The ramp and dock are at the end of the road.

GPS Coordinates:

+37.4460 / -75.8389

Beginner Paddler Route:

  West out of Red BankGO TO ROUTE MAP

Intermediate and Advanced Paddler Route:

  Red Bank Boat Ramp to Willis Wharf Harbor
GO TO ROUTE MAP

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