VA-175, Horntown, VA 23395, USA
Queen Sound VDWR Boat Ramp is a public boat launch located on VA-175 in Horntown, Virginia, providing access to Queen Sound Channel on the Eastern Shore near the Chesapeake Bay.
No specific operating hours are posted for this site, so it likely operates on a dawn-to-dusk basis typical of Virginia DWR access points. Virginia boaters should be aware that a boat launch permit may be required unless the vessel is registered in-state, and anglers may need a Virginia fishing license depending on activity.
The ramp includes a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot, making it usable for boaters with mobility limitations. It sits at approximately 37.9345806° N, -75.4191518° W. Facility amenities beyond parking and the launch surface are not documented online.
Queen Sound Channel connects to the broader network of marshes and channels along Virginia's Eastern Shore, offering access to prime waters for flounder, striped bass, and other coastal species. The surrounding area is rural and marsh-lined, popular with local anglers and small boat owners heading toward the barrier islands and Chesapeake Bay.
Best suited for: Local anglers, small boat and kayak users, and those seeking quiet, uncrowded access to Eastern Shore waters rather than a full-service marina experience.
What visitors say
Mostly positiveQueen Sound VDWR Boat Ramp is a quiet, peaceful spot with scenic views suitable for small boats, birding, and recreational activities. The ramp may have limited capacity for larger vessels and can get crowded during peak times. Bank fishing opportunities are available but reportedly not particularly productive.
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