Relic River Canoe Launch gives you public access to the water in Chester, VA. It's about 13 miles from Richmond, VA, as the crow flies. The next kayak launch is Osborne Park Canoe Launch in Richmond, about 2.2 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Chester, VA |
| Water | Relic River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Virginia, including Relic River Canoe Launch: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR).
Details: How to launch a kayak or canoe.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guide
Illustration Ramp etiquette
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
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Relic River Canoe Launch is in Chester, Virginia. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Relic River Canoe Launch.
It gives you access to Relic River.
Our data does not say whether Relic River Canoe Launch charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Dutch Gap Slipway in Chester (under 1 mile), Osborne Boat Launch in Richmond (2.2 miles) and Osborne Park Canoe Launch in Richmond (2.2 miles).
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