Best boat ramps near Madison Heights

10 boat ramps · 10 ranked · updated 2026-07-16 · off-season

Explore the best boat ramps near Madison Heights, 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 10 of 10 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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Elon Road Amherst County
#1 Elon Road Amherst County Prime
18.5 mi away
· Nearby water level good - James River running well· Mostly Clear · 71°F
The boat ramp named Elon Road Amherst County is located in Virginia and it is a public boat ramp. It measures approximately 20 feet in width, making it suitable for small to…
Why 72: live conditions (prime)
72Top-rated
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Joshua Falls
#2 Joshua Falls
4.3 mi away
Joshua Falls is a public boat launch on James River in Campbell County, Virginia. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys, alongside…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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Mill Creek
#3 Mill Creek
13.6 mi away
Mill Creek is a public boat launch on Mill Creek Reservoir in Amherst 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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Thrasher's Creek
#4 Thrasher's Creek
14.4 mi away
Thrasher's Creek is a public boat launch on Thrasher's Lake in Amherst 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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Stone House Creek
#5 Stone House Creek
14.5 mi away
Stone House Creek is a public boat launch on Stonehouse Lake in Amherst 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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Lake Nelson
#6 Lake Nelson
19.5 mi away
Lake Nelson is a public boat launch on Lake Nelson in Nelson County, Virginia. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys, alongside a…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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Monacan Park Road 1354, Amherst County
#7 Monacan Park Road 1354, Amherst County Prime
7.2 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - James River At Holcomb Rock· Mostly Clear · 70°F
Monacan Park Road 1354 boat ramp is located in Amherst County, Virginia, at latitude 37.49238586 and longitude -79.22148132. This boat ramp is operated and maintained by the…
Why 44: live conditions (prime)
44Rated
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Richmond Highway Appomattox County
#8 Richmond Highway Appomattox County Prime
15.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - James River At Bent Creek· Mostly Clear · 69°F
Richmond Highway in Appomattox County, Virginia, offers a hand-carry only boat launch suitable for small watercraft such as kayaks and canoes. There is no developed ramp…
Why 44: live conditions (prime)
44Rated
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Clemmons Lake Trail Lynchburg
#9 Clemmons Lake Trail Lynchburg
8.6 mi away
The Clemmons Lake Trail boat ramp in Lynchburg, Virginia is a concrete boat ramp that provides easy access to the James River. The ramp is approximately 16 feet wide and is…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Reed Creek Landing
#10 Reed Creek Landing Marginal
14.6 mi away
· Thunderstorms - stay off the water· Partly Sunny then Chance T-storms · 86°F · 5 mph wind
Reed Creek Landing is a public boat launch on James River in Bedford County, Virginia. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 29: live conditions (marginal)
29Rated

Boat Ramps near Madison Heights

The Madison Heights area has 10 boat ramps on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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