Brookneal Boat Ramp provides public access to the Roanoke River and serves as a key access point for the Southern Virginia Wild Blueway paddling destination.

The ramp marks the boundary between two distinct sections of the Staunton River—the upper section featuring challenging Class II and III rapids (Cat Rock and Fish Trap), and the lower section offering slower, more leisurely paddling suitable for overnight trips.

This location is popular with both paddlers and motorboat users, and is also home to the annual Fun Float Day in June.