Horseshoe Bend, a public boat ramp on James River, is located in Buchanan. Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries looks after Horseshoe Bend. If it's full, Buchanan in Buchanan is 4.9 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Buchanan, VA |
| Water | James River |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries |
Rules and closures near Buchanan: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR).
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Horseshoe Bend is in Buchanan, Virginia. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Horseshoe Bend.
Horseshoe Bend is on James River.
Our data does not say whether Horseshoe Bend charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Horseshoe Bend and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Launch in Roanoke in Roanoke, about 19 miles away.
The map data names Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries as the operator of Horseshoe Bend.
Buchanan in Buchanan (4.9 miles), Arcadia in Buchanan (5.5 miles) and Craig Creek in Buchanan (6.2 miles).
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