1311 Bayville St, Norfolk, VA 23503, USA
Willoughby Boat Ramp is a public boat launch facility located at 1311 Bayville St in Norfolk, Virginia, situated along the Chesapeake Bay waterfront in the Willoughby Spit area.
The ramp is open seven days a week from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Some parking areas require a fee, while other parking on site is available at no charge. For additional information on permits or launch fees, contact the facility directly at (757) 441-1605 or visit the City of Norfolk Parks and Recreation website.
The facility includes a wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking lot, making it one of the more ADA-friendly launch sites in the Hampton Roads area. Both free and paid parking lots are available on site. GPS coordinates are 36.9642696° N, 76.2881162° W.
Willoughby Boat Ramp provides direct access to the lower Chesapeake Bay, with proximity to Hampton Roads Harbor, the mouth of the Elizabeth River, and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. The surrounding waters support fishing, crabbing, recreational boating, and open-water cruising.
Best suited for: Recreational boaters, anglers, and crabbers seeking direct Chesapeake Bay access, as well as boaters requiring ADA-compliant launch facilities in the Norfolk and Hampton Roads area.
What visitors say
Mostly positiveWilloughby Boat Ramp features four launch lanes with ample parking and provides quick access to the bay with a deep water entrance. The location offers scenic views and a peaceful atmosphere, though some construction activity is currently affecting the area. Fishing from the parking lot is not permitted, which has disappointed some visitors.
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