Dock St, Tappahannock, VA 22560, USA
Hoskins Creek Boat Ramp is a public launch site located on Dock St in Tappahannock, Virginia, providing access to the Rappahannock River area.
No posted hours are available for this ramp, so boaters should plan visits during daylight hours and check with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources for any permit requirements tied to statewide boating access sites.
The ramp offers a wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking lot, with a free parking area for visitors. It's located at approximately 37.9198°N, -76.8574°W, right along Hoskins Creek where it meets the Rappahannock River.
Tappahannock is a historic riverside town with shops, restaurants, and marinas nearby. From this ramp, boaters can head out onto the Rappahannock River, which offers good fishing for striped bass and catfish, plus access toward the wider Chesapeake Bay for those continuing downstream.
Best suited for: Local anglers, small boat owners, and visitors needing accessible parking and entrance features who want convenient river access near downtown Tappahannock.
What visitors say
Mostly positiveHoskins Creek Boat Ramp features a well-maintained paved ramp with non-slip surfacing and good parking for about 11 trailers, located conveniently in downtown Tappahannock. The single ramp is shared between kayaks and trailer boats, with access to deep water suitable for launching at most tide levels, though the fixed dock is very high and requires climbing a long ladder. Visitors praise the cleanliness and condition of the facility, though note the lack of restroom facilities and restrictions against fishing and crabbing at the ramp itself.
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