You'll find Rock Beach, water entry on Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Sterling. It's a public boat ramp. Arlington is the nearest big city, about 17 miles away. Closest alternative: Bles Park Boat Ramp in Ashburn (6.3 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Sterling, VA |
| Water | Chesapeake and Ohio Canal |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Sterling: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR).
More in our guide: 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.
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Rock Beach, water entry is in Sterling, Virginia. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Rock Beach, water entry.
Rock Beach, water entry is on Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
Our data does not say whether Rock Beach, water entry charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Rock Beach, water entry clear for trailers.
Bles Park Boat Ramp in Ashburn (6.3 miles), Sandy Landing in Great Falls (6.8 miles) and Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp in Ashburn (8.4 miles).
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