River Access, a public boat ramp on South Branch Potomac River, is located in Moorefield. The drive from Arlington covers roughly 99 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: River access in Romney (6.7 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Moorefield, WV |
| Water | South Branch Potomac River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official West Virginia access sites: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.
Compare all 10 launches on South Branch Potomac River. South Branch Potomac River overview
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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River Access is in Moorefield, West Virginia. There is no street address for River Access in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
It gives you access to South Branch Potomac River.
Fees for River Access are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at River Access clear for trailers.
River access in Romney (6.7 miles), Brighton Park Boat Ramp in Moorefield (7.4 miles) and Stony River Run Access in Romney (8.1 miles).
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