Public Boat Ramps on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Boat Ramps on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

The Virginia Eastern Shore is a 70 mile peninsula with the Chesapeake Bay on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. It’s no surprise that boating is one of the top outdoor activities in the region, whether it’s fishing, sailing, going on sunset cruises, or exploring the barrier islands. While the list below is not meant to be exhaustive, it does provide information on several boat ramps located on the seaside and bayside of the Eastern Shore. We’ve also included links to lists of boat ramps provided by Northampton County and Accomack County, the two counties that make up Virginia’s Eastern Shore.

SEASIDE (from South to North)

Virginia’s 70 miles of barrier islands, which is made up of 14 islands, are the longest chain of undeveloped barrier islands in the global temperate zone and the largest stretch of coastal wilderness left on the East Coast of the United States. Boating in this area can be challenging due to the changing waterways, which can shift with each storm.

Wise Point Boat Ramp
Location: Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, Ramp Rd, Cape Charles, VA
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Oyster Boat Ramp
Location: Crumb Hill Rd, Cape Charles, VA
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Willis Wharf Boat Ramp
Location: Willis Wharf Rd, Willis Wharf, VA
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Red Bank Boat Ramp
Location: County Rd 715, Marionville, VA
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Folly Creek Boat Ramp
Location: Folly Creek Rd, Accomac, VA
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Queens Sound Boat Ramp
Location: VA-175, Horntown, VA
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BAYSIDE (from South to North)

The Chesapeake Bay is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by the Delmarva Peninsula, which includes Virginia’s Eastern Shore. The Chesapeake Bay is more than 64,299-square-miles and is a boating and fishing paradise, as well as a great place to watch a beautiful sunset!

Kiptopeke State Park Boat Ramp
Location: 3540 Kiptopeke Drive, Cape Charles, VA
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Cape Charles Town Harbor Boat Ramp
Location: 11 Marina Road, Cape Charles, VA
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*Fuel available