1686 Waverly Ave, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
Chesapeake Boat Basin is a highly rated boat ramp and marina located at 1686 Waverly Ave in Kilmarnock, Virginia, serving boaters along the Northern Neck region of the Chesapeake Bay.
The facility is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. For fee and permit information, boaters are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (804) 436-1234 or visit chesapeakeboatbasin.com.
Chesapeake Boat Basin features a wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking lot, making it one of the more accessible launch facilities in the area. The GPS coordinates are 37.7002519° N, -76.3519037° W.
Located near the Rappahannock River and the broader Chesapeake Bay system, the surrounding waters offer excellent opportunities for recreational fishing, crabbing, and cruising. The Kilmarnock area is close to Irvington, the Carter Creek waterway, and the historic town of Urbanna across the river.
Best suited for: Recreational boaters, anglers, and cruisers launching into the Rappahannock River or Chesapeake Bay, as well as boaters requiring accessible launch facilities.
What visitors say
Mostly positiveChesapeake Boat Basin is a well-maintained marina with new floating docks, wide walkways with ramps, and modern facilities including showers, a pool, Wi-Fi, and a clubhouse. Staff members are consistently praised for their friendliness and responsiveness, including going above and beyond with services like same-day battery replacement, bilge pump repairs, and loaner cars for transients. The basin offers amenities like a ships store, bikes, and fuel dock services.
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