Fort Monroe Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Hampton Roads in East Hampton, VA. Hampton is the nearest big city, about 2.5 miles away. The next public ramp is Sunset Creek Boat Ramp in Hampton, about 2 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | East Hampton, VA |
| Water | Hampton Roads |
| Park | Fort Monroe |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Fort Monroe Boat Ramp: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR).
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Fort Monroe Boat Ramp is in East Hampton, Virginia. Open the map link to see where Fort Monroe Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
It gives you access to Hampton Roads.
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Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Fort Monroe Boat Ramp. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Larchmont Kayak Launch in Norfolk, about 7 miles away.
Engineers Fishing Pier in East Hampton (under 1 mile), Sunset Creek Boat Ramp in Hampton (2 miles) and Oceanview Fishing Pier in Norfolk (4.1 miles).
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