Basic Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on South River, is located in Waynesboro. There's no launch fee according to the map data. From Richmond it's roughly 85 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Walnut Creek Park Boat Ramp in Charlottesville (19 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Waynesboro, VA |
| Water | South River |
| Launch fee | free |
Before driving to Basic Park Boat Ramp, check closures with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR).
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.
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Basic Park Boat Ramp is in Waynesboro, Virginia. We only have the map location of Basic Park Boat Ramp from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
It gives you access to South River.
According to the map data there is no fee at Basic Park Boat Ramp.
Paddlers can usually use Basic Park Boat Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Bridgeview Park Kayak Launch in Bridgewater, about 21 miles away.
Tams Lake in Staunton (12 miles).
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