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Access Site VA

Elys Ford

Rapidan River

Source: virginia_department_of_wildlife_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Fredericksburg, VA
County: Spotsylvania County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.35928558, -77.68545469
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
II Put-in Rapidan - 5. Ely Ford (Route 610) to Motts Run
8 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Rapidan River
2 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
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Ely's Ford Boat Ramp provides access to the Rapidan River in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. The ramp is located approximately 14 miles upstream from Motts Landing and is accessible from Route 610.

This is a public boat launch site that can accommodate small boats, kayaks, and canoes. The coordinates of the ramp are 38.35926437, -77.68535614. Based on available information, the road leading to the ramp may be rough, and parking is available for 15-20 vehicles.

The Rapidan River in this area is a medium-sized river with generally moderate flow and gradient. It offers opportunities for paddling, fishing, and other recreational activities. Visitors should be aware of potential river conditions and plan accordingly. No other specific details about hours, fees, or ADA accessibility are known at this time.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access

Ellwood is located on the Wilderness Battlefield. Ellwood was a slave plantation, a Civil War headquarters and hospital, and its small family cemetery contains Confederate general Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's arm. The gate is open during the hours the house is open, but the grounds of Ellwood are open sunrise to sunset. When the gate is closed visitors may park next to, but not blocking, the gate...

Ellwood is located on the Wilderness Battlefield. Ellwood was a slave plantation, a Civil War headquarters and hospital, and its small family cemetery contains Confederate general Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's arm. The gate is open during the hours the house is open, but the grounds of Ellwood are open sunrise to sunset. When the gate is closed visitors may park next to, but not blocking, the gate and walk the grounds.

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Nearby Recreation Areas
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park Located within