Boat Ramps NearbyLocher Landing
Locher Landing is a public boat ramp in Glasgow, VA. If it's full, Arcadia in Buchanan is 12 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Glasgow, VA |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Good to know for Locher Landing
- Plug in, straps off, lines on: finish the checklist before you pull onto the ramp.
- Wet concrete is slippery: at Locher Landing, brake on and transmission in park before you leave the driver's seat.
- Use the winch to load, since power loading digs holes at the toe of the ramp.
- Clean, Drain, Dry at Locher Landing: clear off plants, drain bilge and livewell, and let everything dry before the next launch.
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Illustration Loading the boat
Why rangers hate power loading
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
Never forget the drain plug again
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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About Locher Landing
What is the address of Locher Landing?
Locher Landing is in Glasgow, Virginia. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Locher Landing.
Does it cost money to launch at Locher Landing?
Fees for Locher Landing are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Can I launch a kayak at Locher Landing?
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Rotary Centennial Riverfront Skatepark Public Canoe Launch in Lynchburg, about 22 miles away.
What other boat launches are near Locher Landing?
Arcadia in Buchanan (12 miles), Jordan's Point Boat Ramp in Lexington (12 miles) and Buchanan in Buchanan (14 miles).
Other launches near Glasgow
- Arcadia Buchanan, 12 mi
- Jordan's Point Boat Ramp Lexington, 12 mi
- Buchanan Buchanan, 14 mi
- Horseshoe Bend Buchanan, 16 mi