R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Port Walthall Channel, is located in Chester. From Richmond it's roughly 17 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: White Bank Park Boat Ramp in Colonial Heights (2.9 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Chester, VA |
| Water | Port Walthall Channel |
| Park | R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks Boat Ramp, check closures with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR).
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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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R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks Boat Ramp is in Chester, Virginia. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks Boat Ramp itself.
It gives you access to Port Walthall Channel.
We don't have fee information for R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks Boat Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Relic River Canoe Launch in Chester, about 3.9 miles away.
White Bank Park Boat Ramp in Colonial Heights (2.9 miles), Relic River Canoe Launch in Chester (3.9 miles) and Dutch Gap Slipway in Chester (4.6 miles).
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