Description
Elevation: 2325 ft.
This boat ramp is towered over by the US-58/US-221 Bridge. The area is heavily wooded with a small creek entering the river along its northern edge. This is an ideal place to drop a canoe into the river for a quiet cruise. The sassafras and yellow poplar trees are teaming with song sparrow and indigo bunting. Further back in the woods, red-eyed vireo can be heard singing along with cardinal and blue jay. Keep looking up periodically for turkey vulture and red-tailed hawk soaring overhead. One never knows when an osprey or bald eagle may fly by!
Wildlife Sightings
Birds Recently Seen at Baywood Public Boat Landing:
51 species have been reported at this site to date.
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2026 | 6 | Brian Bockhahn |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 6 | Julie Thomson |
| 3 Apr 2024 | 3 | Lisa Mease |
| 3 Apr 2024 | 3 | DWR Virginia Bird & Wildlife Trail Team |
| 3 Apr 2024 | 2 | Lisa Mease |
Amenities & Accessibility Considerations
Site Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Kayak/Canoe Launch
- Boat Ramp
- No Fee or Permit/Pass Requirement
Maps & Directions
Physical Coordinates: 36.613768, -81.045807
From Independence, head east on US-221/US-58/E Main St, turn left just after the bridge, and follow that road to the parking area.
Site Information
Managed By:
- VA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation
Access Requirements:
Contact Information:
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