Oakes Landing

Oakes Landing is a public boat ramp located off State Route 618 near Saluda, Virginia, providing access to the tidal waters of the Middlesex County area along the Chesapeake Bay region.

Specific hours of operation are not currently listed for this facility. As a Virginia DGIF-managed public water access site, users should check with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources for any permit or seasonal fee requirements before launching.

The facility offers a wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking lot, making it one of the more inclusive launch points in the area. The ramp is located at GPS coordinates 37.622375°, -76.582794°. Parking is available on site to accommodate trailers and tow vehicles.

Oakes Landing sits near the Rappahannock River corridor, offering boaters access to productive fishing grounds, crabbing areas, and scenic tidal creeks characteristic of Virginia's Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula region. The surrounding waters connect to the broader Chesapeake Bay estuary system.

Best suited for: Recreational anglers, crabbers, kayakers, and small to mid-size powerboat users seeking a publicly managed, accessible launch point in Middlesex County, Virginia.