12 Mount Vernon Trl, Arlington, VA 22202, USA
Gravelly Point Park Boat Ramp is located at 12 Mount Vernon Trail in Arlington, Virginia, situated along the Potomac River just south of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Specific hours of operation are not currently listed for this facility. No fee or permit information is publicly documented for this ramp, though visitors should verify current access requirements with Arlington County before launching.
The ramp offers a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot, making it one of the more accessible launch points in the area. Free parking is available in an on-site lot as well as along nearby streets. The GPS coordinates are 38.8639°N, -77.0410°W.
Gravelly Point Park sits adjacent to the George Washington Memorial Parkway and overlooks the Potomac River, with downstream access toward Alexandria, Virginia, and the broader tidal Potomac waterway. The area is a well-known recreational corridor with views of incoming and departing aircraft from Reagan National Airport.
Best suited for: Recreational boaters, kayakers, and small watercraft users looking for a free, accessible launch point on the Potomac River near the Washington, D.C. metro area.
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.
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