12 Mount Vernon Trl, Arlington, VA 22202, USA
Gravelly Point Park Boat Ramp is a public launch site located at 12 Mount Vernon Trl, Arlington, VA 22202, on the Potomac River just north of Reagan National Airport.
No official hours are posted for this ramp, and there's no indication of a launch fee or permit requirement, so boaters should plan visits with typical daylight-use expectations in mind.
The site offers a wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking lot, along with free parking in an on-site lot and additional free street parking nearby. GPS coordinates are 38.8639581°, -77.0410801°.
Gravelly Point is best known as a prime plane-watching spot due to its proximity to Reagan National's runway, but it also gives boaters direct access to the Potomac River with views of the Washington, DC skyline, the Pentagon, and Theodore Roosevelt Island. The river here supports fishing, kayaking, and small motorboat traffic, with easy connections downstream toward the National Mall and upstream toward Alexandria.
Best suited for: Local boaters, kayakers, and paddlers looking for a free, accessible put-in point near Washington, DC, especially those who want to combine a river outing with sightseeing along the Potomac.
What visitors say
Mixed reviewsGravelly Point offers free boat ramp access to the Potomac River and Lower Anacostia River, with free parking and porta potties available. Be aware that sediment buildup at the ramp entrance and throughout the launch area can make it impassable or treacherous at low tide. The ramp is popular with kayakers and boaters, especially on weekends when parking can be limited, and the location offers unique views of planes taking off and landing from nearby Reagan Airport.
Based on 58 Google reviews
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