Elys Ford Boat Landing gives you public access to the water at 10615 Elys Ford Road in Fredericksburg, VA. It's listed as free to use. Closest alternative: Hunting Run Reservoir Boat Ramp in Southern Gateway (2.3 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | 10615 Elys Ford Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407 |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | free |
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Launch checklist
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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 10615 Elys Ford Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407. The directions button above takes you to the map pin.
Elys Ford Boat Landing is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Elys Ford Boat Landing and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Canoe Launch in Stafford in Stafford, about 20 miles away.
Hunting Run Reservoir Boat Ramp in Southern Gateway (2.3 miles), Motts Run Boat Ramp in Fredericksburg (8.4 miles) and Hazel Run Way Fishing Pond Area in Fredericksburg (11 miles).
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