401 Mattox Ave, Colonial Beach, VA 22443, USA
PBCA Boat Ramp is a small community launch site located at 401 Mattox Ave in Colonial Beach, Virginia, serving the Placid Bay Estates area along the Potomac River.
No posted hours are available for this ramp, so boaters should plan visits during daylight hours and confirm access with the Placid Bay Estates community association beforehand. Permit or fee details aren't listed either, and this ramp appears to primarily serve residents of the surrounding community.
The site offers a wheelchair-accessible parking lot, though facilities beyond parking are minimal or unlisted. GPS coordinates are 38.2027809°, -76.9819331°.
Colonial Beach sits nearby with its own waterfront amenities, restaurants, and public boat landing options. The ramp provides direct access to the Potomac River, opening onto wide, navigable waters popular for fishing, crabbing, and cruising toward the Chesapeake Bay.
Best suited for: Residents and guests of Placid Bay Estates, or local boaters looking for a low-key, no-frills launch point on the Potomac.
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