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
Amenities & Access Considerations
Amenities
- Parking
- Kayak/Canoe Launch
- Site Viewable Only By Boat
- Boat Ramp
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.
What to Know Before Visiting
The Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail is a network of more than 500 premier wildlife viewing sites across the state. Walk a nature trail, paddle a river, or enjoy a scenic overlook and you’ll soon understand what makes Virginia a premier destination for birding and wildlife viewing.
Site Information
Managed By:
- VA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation