West Virginia Boat Ramp Directory
Every Boat Ramp in West Virginia
448+ boat ramps across 6 lakes and waterways. Mountain State gems — Summersville Lake, New River Gorge, wild trout.
West Virginia offers 448+ public boat ramps across its waterways. From Summersville Lake, Stonewall Jackson Lake, and the New River, the state provides excellent access for boaters, anglers, and kayakers. Popular catches include bass, walleye, and trout. Learn how to launch safely.
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Featured: New River
2 named ramps
West Virginia Waters
New River
8Fayetteville, Hinton, Thurmond
Kanawha River
8Charleston, St. Albans, Nitro
Burnsville Lake
1Burnsville
Summersville Lake
0Summersville, Mount Nebo
Stonewall Jackson Lake
0Weston, Jane Lew
Gauley River
0Summersville, Swiss
All 448 West Virginia Boat Ramps
West Virginia
Acorn Hill Boat LaunchWest Virginia
ArcadiaWest Virginia
Barnum Whitewater AreaWest Virginia
Basic Park Boat RampWest Virginia
Bealers Ferry Boat LaunchWest Virginia
Boat Ramp Riverside ParkMapleton
Brooks Falls River AccessWest Virginia
BuchananWest Virginia
Buffalo Boat RampWest Virginia
Canoe Kajak access onlyWest Virginia
Colvin Area Boat LaunchWest Virginia
Coonskin Boat LaunchWest Virginia
Corbin's Island Boat LaunchWest Virginia
Craig CreekWest Virginia
Crofton Boat LandingTroy
Cunard River AccessWest Virginia
DuckWest Virginia
Fayette River AccessWest Virginia
Fortney Branch Boat LaunchWest Virginia
Frankstown Canoe LaunchWest Virginia
Front Royal Golf Club Boat LandingWest Virginia
Garden Hole AccessWest Virginia
GilmerBraxton County Line AccessWest Virginia
Grampaps Cove Boat LaunchWest Virginia
Grandview Sandbar River AccessWest Virginia
Hardware River Boat Ramp Kayaks OnlyWest Virginia
Hardware Road Boat RampWest Virginia
Hardy Ford public boat rampWest Virginia
Hardy Ford public boat rampWest Virginia
Additional Launch Sites
Tips for Boating in West Virginia
- ✓ West Virginia requires all motorized boats to be registered before launching at any public ramp.
- ✓ A fishing license is required for anyone 16+ fishing from a boat in West Virginia.
- ✓ Life jackets are required for all children under 13 on any watercraft in West Virginia.
- ✓ Most public ramps are first-come, first-served — arrive early on weekends and holidays.
- ✓ Practice good ramp etiquette: prep in the parking area, not on the ramp.
Essential Boat Launch Gear
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Trailer Guide Poles
Makes solo launching easy. Guide your boat onto the trailer every time, even in wind and current.
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The one piece of gear everyone forgets. Keep a spare in the truck.
★ Our Pick — View on AmazonWheel Bearing Grease
The #1 trailer failure point. Repack before every season with marine-grade grease.
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