707 Tide Mill Rd, Yorktown, VA 23693, USA
Rodgers A. Smith Landing is a public boat ramp located at 707 Tide Mill Rd in Yorktown, Virginia, along the York River in York County.
The landing is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No specific fee or permit information is listed for this site, so boaters should check with York County directly if they need confirmation before launching.
The ramp offers a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot, making it usable for boaters with mobility needs. GPS coordinates are 37.1340263°, -76.4297347°.
Situated on the York River, the landing gives boaters direct access to waters connecting toward the Chesapeake Bay, with historic Yorktown and its waterfront attractions nearby. The area is popular for fishing, crabbing, and recreational boating, with tidal creeks and open river water within easy reach.
Best suited for: Local anglers, recreational boaters, and families looking for an accessible, no-cost-hassle launch point with round-the-clock availability on the York River.
What visitors say
Mostly positiveRodgers A. Smith Landing is a well-maintained public boat ramp with good parking and convenient amenities including bathrooms and trash cans. The ramp offers reliable fishing opportunities for species like red drum, eel, and crabs, and is located about 10 minutes from the bay. The facility is generally not crowded, though it can get busy on summer weekends, and offers scenic views suitable for sunrise watching or casual relaxation.
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