City: Arlington, VA
County: Arlington County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.86380938, -77.04120718
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Whitewater Runs on Potomac River
21 runs (13 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
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V
This location is on this run
Clara Barton Parkway to C&O Canal
0.1 mi
III+(IV)
Upstream from here (5.7 mi from take-out)
7. Little Falls
2.4 mi
15 ft/mi
IV(V)
Upstream from here (6.9 mi from take-out)
2. Glebe Road to the Potomac
0.1 mi
I
Upstream from here (9.1 mi from take-out)
6. Lock 10 to Sycamore Island
2.3 mi
II
Upstream from here (11.5 mi from take-out)
5. Anglers Inn to Lock 10
4.2 mi
II-III(IV)
Upstream from here (15.2 mi from take-out)
4. Sandy Beach/O-Deck to Anglers Inn
2.2 mi
8 ft/mi
V+
Upstream from here (16.9 mi from take-out)
3. Great Falls (Center Lines)
0.4 mi
100 ft/mi
IV-V(V+)
Upstream from here (16.9 mi from take-out)
3. Great Falls (Fish Ladder)
0.4 mi
100 ft/mi
V+
Upstream from here (16.9 mi from take-out)
3. Great Falls (MD Lines)
0.4 mi
100 ft/mi
V
Upstream from here (16.9 mi from take-out)
3. Great Falls (VA Lines)
0.4 mi
100 ft/mi
V+
Upstream from here (16.9 mi from take-out)
3. Through Great Falls (several runs)
0.4 mi
I
Upstream from here (37.9 mi from take-out)
0.9 Point of Rocks to Mouth of Monocacy
6.2 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (44.6 mi from take-out)
0.8 Potoma Wayside, VA or Weverton, MD to Point of Rocks MD
12.0 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II+
56 mi away
0.7 Dargans Bend Boat Ramp to Potoma Wayside, VA or Weverton, MD
5.5 mi
5 ft/mi
I
59 mi away
0.6 Shepherdstown, WV to Dargans Bend Boat Ramp
8.0 mi
I
66 mi away
0.5 Dam # 4 to Shepherdstown WV
12.0 mi
I
71 mi away
0.45 Williamsport to Dam #4
14.0 mi
I
74 mi away
0.4 Big Pool/Fort Frederick Campground to Williamsport MD
16.7 mi
I
84 mi away
0.35 Hancock, MD to Big Pool/Fort Frederick Campground
12.0 mi
I
97 mi away
0.3 Fifteen Mile Creek Boat Ramp to Hancock, MD
16.8 mi
I
107 mi away
0.2 Paw Paw Tunnel Campground to Fifteen Mile Creek Boat Landing
21.0 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Gravelly Point offers a convenient public boat ramp for accessing the Potomac River in Arlington, Virginia. This concrete ramp provides easy launching for kayaks, canoes, and small motorized boats. As a major river system, the Potomac offers ample opportunities for paddlers and boaters to explore.
The Potomac River is a sizeable waterway, measuring 315 miles long with an average flow of over 23,000 cubic feet per second. Its average gradient of 2.7 feet per mile creates a gentle current, making it well-suited for recreational boating. Paddlers can take in the scenic views of the George Washington Memorial Parkway and the nearby National Mall and Memorial Parks.
The Gravelly Point boat ramp is a popular access point, though parking may be limited. Boaters should be prepared for typical river conditions and exercise caution, especially when water levels are low. Overall, Gravelly Point provides a convenient launch site for enjoying the Potomac River by boat or kayak.
The Potomac River is a sizeable waterway, measuring 315 miles long with an average flow of over 23,000 cubic feet per second. Its average gradient of 2.7 feet per mile creates a gentle current, making it well-suited for recreational boating. Paddlers can take in the scenic views of the George Washington Memorial Parkway and the nearby National Mall and Memorial Parks.
The Gravelly Point boat ramp is a popular access point, though parking may be limited. Boaters should be prepared for typical river conditions and exercise caution, especially when water levels are low. Overall, Gravelly Point provides a convenient launch site for enjoying the Potomac River by boat or kayak.
Nearby Recreation Areas
The White House and President's Park
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National Mall and Memorial Parks
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Fort Foote Park
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Fort Dupont Park
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