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Willis Wharf Harbor

Northampton County

 

 

 

 

Two boat ramps with a straight dock in the center. Multiple docks with boat moorings. High tide water access on the east side of docks is preferable if ramps are busy.  Food and lodging available.

Launch site owner:

Northampton County - 757.678.0440

Directions to launch site:This site is on the Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail...Check it out!

East on 178 at Exmore Stop Light. Becomes US13 Business. 0.6 Miles.
Left on Route 603. 1.8 Miles.
Left into Willis Wharf Harbor.
Ramps and multiple docks are on Left.

GPS Coordinates:

+37.5089 / -75.8062

Beginner Paddler Route:

  Parting Creek

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Intermediate Paddler Route:

  Great Machipongo River
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Advanced Paddler Route:

  Willis Wharf to Quinby

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