Description
Ware House Boat Landing provides boat access to the Ware River not far from its confluence with the Chesapeake Bay. During warm weather and holiday weekends, when boat traffic is brisk and noisy, give this place a pass. However, during more tranquil periods, quiet paddling can produce close looks at herons, egrets, and migratory shorebirds.
Note: Boaters launching and retrieving boats have priority use of the parking area, launches, and piers.
Wildlife Sightings
Birds Recently Seen at Ware House Boat Landing:
- Mourning Dove
- Laughing Gull
- Double-crested Cormorant
- Great Blue Heron
- Turkey Vulture
- Osprey
- American Crow
- Barn Swallow
- Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
- Eastern Bluebird
117 species have been reported at this site to date.
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 5 May 2026 | 11 | Robert McLemore |
| 5 May 2026 | 18 | Shanna Ryan |
| 5 May 2026 | 18 | Mike Moore |
| 5 May 2026 | 18 | Susan Crockett |
| 5 May 2026 | 18 | Edie Bradbury |
Amenities & Accessibility Considerations
Site Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Kayak/Canoe Launch
- Boat Ramp
- No Fee or Permit/Pass Requirement
Maps & Directions
Location Coordinates: 37.403423, -76.490071
From I-64 in Newport News, take Exit #250/SR 105/Ft. Eustis Blvd East. Follow Ft. Eustis Boulevard to US 17. Turn left on US 17 North and follow it for 14 miles to Gloucester. Take US 17 Business through Gloucester. Just before the intersection with SR 14, make a right on Rt. 621/Ware House Road. Drive 1.8 miles to Ware House Boat Landing where you can launch your boat. Site viewable only by boat.
Site Information
Managed By:
- VA Dept. of Wildlife Resources
Access Requirements:
Contact Information:
- Visit Website
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