Best boat ramps near Fries
14 boat ramps · 14 ranked · updated 2026-07-14 · off-season
Explore the best boat ramps near Fries, Virginia — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 14 of 14 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Rural Retreat Lake
17.7 mi away
Rural Retreat Lake is a public boat launch on Rural Retreat Lake in Wythe County, Virginia. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#2
Mouth of Wilson
19.0 mi away
Mouth of Wilson is a public boat launch on New River in Grayson County, Virginia. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys, alongside…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
N⛰
#3
New River Canoe and Campground
12.9 mi away
New River Canoe and Campground is a semi-private boat launch on New River in Grayson County, Virginia. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge…
Why 50: public ramp & water access
50Solid
O⛰
#4
Oldtown
Prime
4.0 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - New River Near Galax· Patchy Fog then Sunny · 78°F · 5 mph wind
Oldtown is a public boat launch on New River in Grayson County, Virginia. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys, alongside a…
Why 47: live conditions (prime)
47Rated
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#5
Austinville
Prime
10.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - New River At Ivanhoe· Patchy Dense Fog then Sunny · 82°F · 5 mph wind
Austinville is a public boat launch on New River in Wythe County, Virginia. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys, alongside a…
Why 47: live conditions (prime)
47Rated
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#6
Pattons Mill Lane 1434, Grayson County
Prime
4.1 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - New River Near Galax· Patchy Fog then Sunny · 78°F · 5 mph wind
After conducting research, it appears that Pattons Mill Lane 1434 boat ramp in Grayson County, Virginia is a public boat ramp managed by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland…
Why 44: live conditions (prime)
44Rated
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#7
Ivanhoe Boat Launch
Prime
7.7 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - New River At Ivanhoe· Patchy Dense Fog then Sunny · 82°F · 5 mph wind
Based on the latest information available, the Ivanhoe Boat Launch is located in Wythe County, Virginia, and it provides access to the New River, a popular destination for…
Why 44: live conditions (prime)
44Rated
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#8
Riverside Boat Ramp
3.7 mi away
. After conducting research, I was not able to find definitive information about a boat ramp specifically named "Riverside Boat Ramp" at the given latitude and longitude…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#9
New River Trail Carroll County
5.7 mi away
The New River Trail Carroll County boat ramp is located in Virginia and provides access to the New River. It is a concrete boat ramp that is 20 feet wide, making it suitable for…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#10
Baywood Boat Ramp
7.9 mi away
Baywood Boat Ramp in Virginia offers a basic, hand-carry only launch on the New River, suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small watercraft. There is no developed concrete or gravel…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#11
Old River Lane 998, Grayson County
12.9 mi away
Old River Lane 998 in Grayson County, Virginia, provides a hand-carry-only boat launch with no formal ramp infrastructure. Located near the New River, this site is best suited for…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#12
Farmers Fish Camp Road Alleghany County
15.0 mi away
Farmers Fish Camp Road in Alleghany County, Virginia, offers a dirt launch suitable for small boats and hand-carry watercraft like kayaks or canoes. There is no developed ramp…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
Boat Ramps near Fries
The Fries area has 14 boat ramps on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best boat ramps near Fries
How are these boat ramps ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
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