Greate Rd, Gloucester Point, VA 23062, USA
Gloucester Point Boat Ramp is a public water access facility located on Greate Road in Gloucester Point, Virginia, situated along the York River where it meets the Chesapeake Bay.
Specific hours of operation are not currently listed for this facility. The ramp is managed through the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, and users should consult the DGIF boating access directory for any current permit or fee requirements before visiting.
The facility offers free parking in an on-site lot and includes wheelchair accessible entrance and parking accommodations. GPS coordinates for this location are 37.2457779° N, 76.5048° W.
The ramp provides direct access to the lower York River, a productive waterway for fishing species including striped bass, blue catfish, and croaker. Boaters are within close proximity to the Coleman Bridge (George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge) and the Chesapeake Bay proper, making this an ideal launch point for both river and bay excursions. The nearby York River State Park also draws anglers and recreational boaters to the surrounding waters.
Best suited for: Recreational boaters, anglers targeting York River and Chesapeake Bay species, and visitors requiring ADA-accessible launch facilities.
What visitors say
Mostly positiveGloucester Point Boat Ramp features two separate launching areas—a sandy ramp and a preferred cement ramp underneath the bridge that can accommodate two vehicles simultaneously. The facility offers ample free parking and typically sees light to moderate traffic, though parking can fill up on holidays like the Fourth of July. Visitors note the ramp is well-maintained and provides good water access, though some suggest adding trash receptacles near the ramp area.
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