Located on Indian Creek in Chesapeake, 21.2 miles from Virginia Beach. Rated 5.0/5 from 4 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
The 10 Best Boat Ramps Near Virginia Beach, VA (2026)
We ranked every boat ramp within 50 miles of Virginia Beach by real boater reviews. The top pick: Indian Creek Landing in Chesapeake, rated 5.0/5 from 4 Google reviews (21.2 miles out). 30+ launches mapped in the area, across 8 waterbodies.
Located on Atlantic Ocean in Knotts Island, 24.1 miles from Virginia Beach. Rated 4.7/5 from 21 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
★ 4.7/5 (21)24.1 mi from Virginia BeachAtlantic Oceanpublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
Located on Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach, 7.5 miles from Virginia Beach. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.6/5 across 795 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
★ 4.6/5 (795)7.5 mi from Virginia BeachChesapeake Baypublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
Located on Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach, 2.1 miles from Virginia Beach. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.6/5 across 266 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Chesapeake Bay in Norfolk, 18.8 miles from Virginia Beach. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.5/5 across 278 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
★ 4.5/5 (278)18.8 mi from Virginia BeachChesapeake Baypublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
Located on Sunset Creek in Hampton, 23.2 miles from Virginia Beach. Rated 4.4/5 from 60 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Eastern Branch Elizabeth River in Virginia Beach, 10.8 miles from Virginia Beach. Rated 4.4/5 from 32 Google reviews. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
★ 4.4/5 (32)10.8 mi from Virginia BeachEastern Branch Elizabeth RiverDetails, conditions & directions →
Located on Haven Creek in Norfolk, 17.0 miles from Virginia Beach. Rated 4.3/5 from 58 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Lake Jean in Portsmouth, 21.8 miles from Virginia Beach. Rated 4.3/5 from 54 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Haven Creek in Norfolk, 18.2 miles from Virginia Beach. Rated 3.9/5 from 8 Google reviews. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Launching Around Virginia Beach? Watch the Tide
10 of the top 10 ramps near Virginia Beach are tidal. At low water, short or shallow ramps can leave your trailer wheels-deep with the prop in the mud. Every tidal ramp page on BoatLaunchMap shows live NOAA tide readings — check before you tow.
Complete Rankings: Top 11 Near Virginia Beach
| Rank | Name | City | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Creek Landing | Chesapeake | 5.0/5 | 4 | 21.2 mi |
| 2 | Brumley Road Public Boat Launch | Knotts Island | 4.7/5 | 21 | 24.1 mi |
| 3 | Lynnhaven Boat Ramp | Virginia Beach | 4.6/5 | 795 | 7.5 mi |
| 4 | Owls Creek Boat Launch | Virginia Beach | 4.6/5 | 266 | 2.1 mi |
| 5 | Willoughby Boat Ramp | Norfolk | 4.5/5 | 278 | 18.8 mi |
| 6 | Sunset Creek Boat Ramp | Hampton | 4.4/5 | 60 | 23.2 mi |
| 7 | Carolanne Park | Virginia Beach | 4.4/5 | 32 | 10.8 mi |
| 8 | Haven Creek Boat Ramp | Norfolk | 4.3/5 | 58 | 17.0 mi |
| 9 | City Park Boat Ramp | Portsmouth | 4.3/5 | 54 | 21.8 mi |
| 10 | Plum Point Kayak Launch | Norfolk | 3.9/5 | 8 | 18.2 mi |
| 11 | Highland Park Veterans Kayak Launch | Norfolk | 3.9/5 | 7 | 17.6 mi |
Virginia Beach Boat Ramp FAQ
What is the best boat ramp near Virginia Beach?▾
Indian Creek Landing in Chesapeake is the highest-rated boat ramp near Virginia Beach, with a 5.0/5 Google rating from 4 reviews, 21.2 miles from the city center on Indian Creek.
How many boat ramps are near Virginia Beach?▾
BoatLaunchMap tracks 30+ boat ramps within 50 miles of Virginia Beach, Virginia. 8 of the top-rated launches offer public access.
What waterbodies can I launch on near Virginia Beach?▾
Top-rated launches near Virginia Beach put you on Indian Creek, Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake Bay, Rudee Inlet, Sunset Creek and 3 more waterbodies.
Do I need to worry about tides at Virginia Beach boat ramps?▾
Yes — 10 of the top 10 ramps near Virginia Beach are tidal. At low tide, shallow ramps can leave trailers short of the water. Each BoatLaunchMap ramp page shows live tide data for tidal locations, so check conditions before you tow.