Boat Ramps Nearby
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Ramp etiquetteKayak & canoe launches in Charles Town, WV
We know of one kayak launch in and around Charles Town. Each spot here is a put-in for kayaks, canoes or paddleboards, from accessible launch docks to simple sandy landings. One more is within 50 miles.
- <1 mi
Canoe & Kajak access only
Charles Town - 20 mi
Kayak Launch in Stephens City
Stephens City
Boat ramps near Charles Town
- Rte 7 Boat Ramp Berryville, 6.1 mi
- Brunswick Boat Ramp Brunswick, 14 mi
- McKimmey Landing Point of Rocks, 17 mi
- Point of Rocks Community Commons Park Boat Ramp Point of Rocks, 17 mi
- Molly's Hole Keedysville, 18 mi
- Snyders Landing Boat Ramp Shepherdstown, 18 mi
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The life jacket rule for every paddler
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Life jacket rulesKayak & canoe launches in Charles Town: questions and answers
Where can you find kayak & canoe launches in Charles Town, WV?
In and around Charles Town we know of Canoe & Kajak access only.
What other kayak launches are near Charles Town?
Within 50 miles: Kayak Launch in Stephens City (Stephens City, 20 miles).
Do you need a life jacket to kayak near Charles Town?
Bring an approved life jacket for each person; that is required on federal waters and in West Virginia.
How to launch a kayak or canoe explains the basics, and the map lists more places within driving distance of Charles Town. Every one of the launches in the city: Boat ramps in Charles Town, WV.