Fortney Branch Boat Launch
Fortney Branch Boat Launch at Lake Moomaw offers a floating dock and two concrete boat launch ramps. Popular among night fishermen, this site includes a well lit parking area.
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General Information
Boating Dock and Ramp Open year round
Day use only: Open year round - sunrise to sunset
The America the Beautiful Interagency Pass series and the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests Seasonal Day Use Pass are accepted here. The Virginia State Parks pass does not apply on the National Forest.
When recreating on Forest Service Lands, follow the safety and outdoor ethics recommendations.
Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$5 per vehicle per day (year round)
Keep your pet on a leash when in a recreation area or campground. The law requires dog owners to keep their dog on a leash with a length no greater than 6 feet and under physical control when within a recreational area, such as a campground or day use area (36 CFR 2616(j)).
Address: 422 Forestry Road Hot Springs, VA 24445
Phone: 540-839-2521
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 37.92805556
Longitude: -79.98027778
Directions
From I-64: Take exit 16 at Covington. Take US 220 north for four miles. Take SR 687 northwest for three miles. Take SR 641 west one mile. Take SR 666 north for five miles. Follow the signs to the boat launch.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Vault toilets (year round)
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
No drinking water available
