Buchanan Boat Ramp
Buchanan Boat Ramp
Buchanan Boat Ramp is a concrete ramp with shallow water access located in the town of Buchanan along the James River, making it an ideal launch point for paddlers on the Upper James River Water Trail.
The ramp is maintained by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and is situated within the 7-acre Buchanan Town Park, which offers picnic tables, a greenway, and parking facilities.
This location serves as a popular starting and ending point for canoeing and kayaking trips on the Upper James River Blueway.
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