Lake Anna.
Fishing, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small
fee may apply). This 15 mile long lake features many scenic coves and forks
and is located off U.S. 522 and Virginia State Route 208 at Wares Crossroads
(about 35 miles northwest of Richmond.
Lake Chesdin.
Fishing. Mostly residential lake located off U.S. 460 11 miles west of Colonial
Heights.
Claytor
Lake. Fishing, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small
fee may apply). This 9 mile long lake features Claytor Lake State Park about
1/2 way down the reservoir. Located off I 81 at Radford.
Flannagan
Reservoir (John F.). Fishing, Campsites with and without electric hookup,
Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee
may apply), Marina, Fuel, Visitor Information Center. Two recreational areas
are located along the lake. Located at the edge of the scenic Pine Mountains
in western Virginia off Virginia State Route 83. (304) 529-5607.
Gaston Lake
/ Roanoke Rapids. 28 miles long counting both lakes. Fishing. Fishing,
Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water,
Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply).
Camping is available at Camp Willow Run off North Carolina State Route 1365.
The Roanoke Rapids section is accessible near the Virginia / North Carolina
Border off I 95 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.
Gathright
Dam / Lake Moomaw. Fishing, Campsites with and without electric hookup,
Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use,
Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Visitor Information Center. This 7 mile
long reservoir is located in the Allegheny Mountains 15 miles north of Covington
off U.S. 220. (804) 441-7641.
John H.
Kerr Reservoir (Kerr Lake). 50,000 Acres. Fishing, Swimming, Campsites
with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary
Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel,
Visitor Information Center. (919) 251-4192 . One of the largest manmade lakes
in the southeast featuring numerous forks and coves. Also known for record
striped bass catches. Several State Parks are located all around the lake
including Occoneechee on the Virginia side and Satterwhite on the North Carolina
side. On the Virginia side the Staunton River and the Occoneechee State Park
provide campsites along with several recreational areas. Located along the
Virginia / North Carolina State line off Virginia State Route 4 (accessible
from I 85).
Leesville
Lake. Fishing, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). This 7 mile long lake
is located next to Smith Mountain Lake 3 miles west of Altavista near U.S.
29.
North Fork
of Pound Lake. Fishing, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers,
Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp
(small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel. (304) 529-5607.
Philpott
Lake. Fishing, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small
fee may apply), Marina, Fuel, Visitor Information Center. Recreational campsites
are located at Paint Stone State Park and Jamison Mill, Twin Ridge and Goose
Point recreational areas. Located 10 miles northwest of Martinsville off Virginia
State Route 57. (919) 251-4192.
Smith Mountain
Lake. Fishing, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp
(small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel. This lake is a popular recreational site
for the boaters and residents in the Roanoke area. The lake is next to Leesville
Lake (divided by a dam) and features many coves and forks in its 18 miles
of length. This lake was used in the movie "What About Bob" as a
setting for New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee. Beacon Marina Terminal is
located off Virginia State Route 853. The lake itself forms from the Roanoke
River and is located 11 miles southeast of Roanoke off the Blue Ridge Parkway.
http://parkwaymarina.com/ .
South Holston
Lake. Campsites without electricity, Fishing, Restrooms, Drinking Water,
Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). This lake features excellent
bass fishing and is home of Big Bass Campgrounds. The lake is 16 miles from
tip to tip and lies in the scenic Holston Valley on the Tennessee border.
Located 8 miles east of Bristol, Virginia along the Appalachian National Scenic
Trail off U.S. 421.
Popular
Inlets from the Atlantic.
James River.
Fishing, Launch Ramps (small fee may apply), Marinas, Fuel. Popular stops
include Jamestown, Fort Eustis Fort Monroe (just across the I 64 bridge from
the James inlet) and Busch Gardens ( Busch Gardens accessible by car ).
MobJack
Bay / Cobbs Creek / Rappahannock River / Ingram Bay. Fishing. Launch Ramps
(throughout this region) Marinas, Fuel. Mostly residential and commercial
spots around the shoreline.
Potomac
River. Fishing, Campsites without electricity, Fishing, Restrooms, Drinking
Water, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramps (small fee may apply), Marinas, Fuel.
Westmore Land State Park is located off Virginia State Route 3 at Baynesville.
York River.
Fishing, Launch Ramps (small fee may apply). Boat ramps are available near
U.S. 33 in West Point. A popular inlet for water sports and fishing plus commercial
traffic feeding Chesapeake Paper Mill.
Information based
on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, brochures and boaters information.
If you know of any other great spots in Virginia for boating (of all types),
or have more information, feel free to E-Mail us at Boating
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