Access Site
VA
Simonson Landing
City: Farnham, VA
County: Richmond County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.80707150, -76.63356062
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Dragon Swamp at Mascot, VA
12.4 mi away
Piscataway Creek near Tappahannock, VA
15.4 mi away
St George Creek at Piney Point, MD
23.9 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Rappahannock River
4 runs
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Simonson Landing is a boat ramp facility located on the Rappahannock River in Farnham, Richmond County, Virginia. The Rappahannock is a significant tidal river system that flows approximately 193 miles from its headwaters to the Chesapeake Bay, with an average flow of over 3,200 cubic feet per second. At this location, the river has a moderate gradient and established current, making it suitable for various types of watercraft.
The site provides access to a large river with consistent water flow and moderate velocity. Boaters should be aware that the Rappahannock experiences tidal influences as it approaches the lower Chesapeake region, which can affect water levels and current conditions throughout the day. The river's stream order of 7 indicates it is a well-established waterway with sufficient depth for most recreational vessels.
Users should check current water conditions and be prepared for river navigation, as conditions can vary seasonally and with recent precipitation. The location offers access to one of Virginia's major river systems popular for both motorized and non-motorized recreation.
The site provides access to a large river with consistent water flow and moderate velocity. Boaters should be aware that the Rappahannock experiences tidal influences as it approaches the lower Chesapeake region, which can affect water levels and current conditions throughout the day. The river's stream order of 7 indicates it is a well-established waterway with sufficient depth for most recreational vessels.
Users should check current water conditions and be prepared for river navigation, as conditions can vary seasonally and with recent precipitation. The location offers access to one of Virginia's major river systems popular for both motorized and non-motorized recreation.