Sandy Landing gives you public access to the water on Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Great Falls, VA. The drive from Arlington covers roughly 10 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Rock Beach, water entry in Sterling, about 6.8 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Great Falls, VA |
| Water | Chesapeake and Ohio Canal |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Sandy Landing, check closures with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR).
Guide: 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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Sandy Landing is in Great Falls, Virginia. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Sandy Landing.
Sandy Landing is on Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
Fees for Sandy Landing are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Rock Beach, water entry in Sterling (6.8 miles), P 1 Stop in Centreville (11 miles) and Rock Creek Regional Park Boat Ramp in Derwood (11 miles).
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