You'll find Cappahosic Beach Boat Landing on York River in Gloucester Courthouse. It's a public boat ramp. It's listed as free to use. From Newport News it's roughly 22 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Tanyard Boat Ramp in Gloucester Courthouse (5.4 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Gloucester Courthouse, VA |
| Water | York River |
| Launch fee | free |
Before driving to Cappahosic Beach Boat Landing, check closures with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR).
York River has 2 more public launches besides Cappahosic Beach Boat Landing. York River overview
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
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.
Launch checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Cappahosic Beach Boat Landing is in Gloucester Courthouse, Virginia. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Cappahosic Beach Boat Landing.
Cappahosic Beach Boat Landing is on York River.
Cappahosic Beach Boat Landing is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
Kayaks are usually fine at Cappahosic Beach Boat Landing as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is New Quarter Park Canoe/Kayak Launch in Williamsburg, about 5.8 miles away.
Tanyard Boat Ramp in Gloucester Courthouse (5.4 miles), New Quarter Park Canoe/Kayak Launch in Williamsburg (5.8 miles) and New Quarter Park Boat Ramp in Williamsburg (5.8 miles).
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