100 Locks Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA
Great Bridge Lock Park is a public boat ramp located at 100 Locks Rd in Chesapeake, Virginia, situated along the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal near the Great Bridge Lock.
The facility is open daily from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Both free and paid parking options are available on site, along with free street parking. Contact the park directly at (757) 382-6411 for current fee and permit information.
The park offers a wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking lot, making it suitable for boaters with mobility needs. GPS coordinates are 36.724°N, -76.247°W. The facility is family-friendly and allows leashed dogs on the premises.
Great Bridge Lock Park sits adjacent to the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterway History Museum and provides access to the Intracoastal Waterway. The surrounding waters connect boaters to the Elizabeth River, the Chesapeake Bay, and the broader Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway corridor, offering routes suitable for both recreational cruising and fishing.
Best suited for: Recreational boaters, anglers, families with children, and cruisers seeking Intracoastal Waterway access in the Chesapeake, Virginia area.
What visitors say
Mostly positiveGreat Bridge Lock Park offers a 2-lane boat launch with separate kayak access, ample parking, picnic tables, a covered picnic area, playground, and restroom facilities in a well-maintained, clean setting. The park is dog-friendly and provides excellent opportunities for fishing, crabbing, and water recreation, with the historic locks being a notable attraction. Visitors should be aware that larger vessels occasionally create significant wakes that can affect smaller boats.
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