Joe Crighton Access Boat Ramp
Joe Crighton Access Boat Ramp
Joe Crighton Access is a 7. 5-acre day-use only facility on the James River's eastern edge near Springfield that provides convenient river access via stairs along the bank and marks the starting point of the James River Water Trail.
The area is open 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily and offers a quick outdoor getaway for paddlers and anglers while remaining close to the city, though camping is not permitted.
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