1255 Greate Rd, Gloucester Point, VA 23062, USA
Gloucester Point Beach Park is a highly rated public boat ramp located at 1255 Greate Rd, Gloucester Point, VA 23062, situated along the York River where it meets the Chesapeake Bay.
The facility is open seven days a week from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Some parking areas may require a fee, while free parking lot and street parking options are also available on site. Contact the park directly at (804) 693-2355 for current fee and permit details.
The park offers wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, and seating, making it one of the more accessible launch sites in the region. GPS coordinates are 37.2461° N, -76.5031° W. Parking options include a paid lot, a free lot, and free street parking nearby.
The park sits beneath the George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge and provides direct access to the York River, offering boaters routes into the lower Chesapeake Bay, Mobjack Bay, and surrounding tidal creeks. The Virginia Institute of Marine Science is located adjacent to the park.
Best suited for: Recreational boaters, anglers, and families with children seeking a well-maintained, accessible launch point with strong amenities on the York River.
What visitors say
Mostly positiveGloucester Point Beach Park offers a public fishing pier (no license required), boat ramp for small vessels, and calm shallow beach waters ideal for families with young children. The facility includes restrooms, a concession stand, picnic areas, shade trees, and benches, with generally clean conditions and minimal crowding. Jellyfish can occasionally appear in the main beach area, though a smaller beach section to the left of the pier provides an alternative swimming spot.
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