Long Island Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on Staunton River / Roanoke River at 319 Railroad Avenue in Brookneal, VA. It's about 76 miles from Durham, NC, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Brookneal Boat Ramp in Brookneal, about 8.9 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | 319 Railroad Avenue Long Island, VA 24569 |
| Water | Staunton River / Roanoke River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Virginia access sites: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR).
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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The address is 319 Railroad Avenue, Long Island, VA 24569. The directions button above takes you to the map pin.
It gives you access to Staunton River / Roanoke River.
We don't have fee information for Long Island Boat Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Kayaks are usually fine at Long Island Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Riveredge Park Kayak Launch in Lynchburg, about 24 miles away.
Brookneal Boat Ramp in Brookneal (8.9 miles) and Staunton River Boat Launch in Altavista (11 miles).
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