Dock St, Tappahannock, VA 22560, USA
Hoskins Creek Boat Ramp is a public boat launch located on Dock Street in Tappahannock, Virginia, along the Rappahannock River in Essex County.
Specific hours of operation are not currently listed for this facility. The ramp is managed by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, and boaters should contact the department at (804) 367-1000 or visit the VDGIF website for the most current access information and any applicable permit requirements.
The facility offers a free parking lot and is equipped with wheelchair accessible entry points and a wheelchair accessible parking area, making it one of the more accessible launches in the region. GPS coordinates for the ramp are 37.9198° N, 76.8574° W.
Tappahannock sits along the tidal Rappahannock River, offering boaters access to both upstream freshwater reaches and downstream brackish waters that flow toward the Chesapeake Bay. The historic downtown waterfront of Tappahannock is within close proximity, and the surrounding waters support fishing for striped bass, catfish, and perch.
Best suited for: Recreational boaters, anglers, and kayakers seeking Rappahannock River access, including those requiring ADA-compliant facilities.
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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