5513 Bayford Rd, Franktown, VA 23354, USA
Bayford Boat Ramp is a small public launch site located at 5513 Bayford Rd in Franktown, Virginia, on Virginia's Eastern Shore.
No posted hours or permit requirements are listed for this ramp, so boaters should plan for self-service access and check with Northampton County for any current fee or registration rules before launching.
Specific details on parking capacity, ramp surface, and dock features aren't published for this location. The ramp sits at approximately 37.4758° N, -75.9340° W, giving direct access to the tidal creeks feeding into the Chesapeake Bay.
The surrounding area is rural and quiet, typical of Northampton County's Bayside communities, with easy water access to Nassawadox Creek and the broader Chesapeake Bay beyond. Anglers can expect calm, marshy waters good for shallow-draft boats, kayaks, and fishing skiffs heading toward deeper bay waters.
Best suited for: Local anglers, kayakers, and small boat owners looking for a low-traffic, low-frills launch point away from busier commercial ramps.
What visitors say
Mixed reviewsBayford Boat Ramp is a sand ramp with a $3 launch fee and limited parking. It's best used at low water to avoid backing your truck into the water at higher levels. The ramp's location near red drum fishing spots and bait fish in the creek makes it popular with anglers.
Based on 4 Google reviews