You'll find Buchanan in Buchanan. It's a public boat ramp. Buchanan is operated by Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. If it's full, Arcadia in Buchanan is 2.9 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Buchanan, VA |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries |
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Buchanan is in Buchanan, Virginia. We only have the map location of Buchanan from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
We have no fee details for Buchanan, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Kayaks are usually fine at Buchanan as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Launch in Roanoke in Roanoke, about 18 miles away.
Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries runs Buchanan. Ask them about fees and closures.
Arcadia in Buchanan (2.9 miles), Horseshoe Bend in Buchanan (4.9 miles) and Craig Creek in Buchanan (11 miles).
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