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Access Site VA

City Docks

Rappahannock River

Source: virginia_department_of_wildlife_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Fredericksburg, VA
County: Fredericksburg city
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.29643743, -77.45341202
207 Sophia St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Rappahannock River near Fredericksburg, VA Same River 4.2 mi away
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Rappahannock River at Remington, VA Same River 25.3 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Rappahannock River
4 runs
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-III Take-out at this location 4. Motts Run to Fredericksburg
6.8 mi 13 ft/mi
I-II Upstream from here (6.1 mi from take-out) 3. Kellys Ford to Motts Run
24.0 mi 6 ft/mi
II+ Upstream from here (25.8 mi from take-out) 2. Remington (Route 15/29) to Kellys Ford
4.6 mi 12 ft/mi
I-II Upstream from here (41.0 mi from take-out) 1. Route 647 (near confluence with Jordan R.) to Route 211
14.0 mi 7 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The City Docks boat ramp provides easy public access to the scenic Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This free-to-use ramp is suitable for launching small boats, kayaks, and canoes. The area offers ample parking and beautiful views of the river.

The Rappahannock River in this section is wide and slow-moving, making it well-suited for recreational paddling and motorized boating. Anglers will find it a popular spot for fishing, with a variety of species including catfish. However, swimming is not permitted at this site.

Nearby, the Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park provides opportunities for historic exploration along the river's banks. Boaters and paddlers can enjoy peaceful time on the water while taking in the natural scenery and wildlife of this picturesque Virginia waterway.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park Located within