Fortney Branch Boat Launch
Fortney Branch Boat Launch is a boat ramp on Lake Moomaw located near Covington, Alleghany County, Virginia. The nearest Census-designated town or city is Covington, about 10.4 miles away (straight line to the place's center). The closest other listed launch is Johnson Spring Boat Ramp, 1.1 miles away, and 6 listed launches are within 10 miles. Facility details below come from Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR).
Ramp details
| Coordinates | 37.928796, -79.980878 |
|---|---|
| County | Alleghany County |
| Waterbody | Lake Moomaw (reservoir) |
| Launch type | Boat ramp |
| Launch lanes | 1 |
| Ramp surface | Concrete Ramp (No Dock) |
| Fee | No |
| Managed by | DWR |
About Lake Moomaw: 2,403 acres, average depth about 52 ft, elevation 1,582 ft, impounded by Gathright Dam (1978). More about Lake Moomaw
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Nearby boat ramps
- Johnson Spring Boat Ramp1.1 mi
- Lake Moomaw Boat Ramp1.6 mi
- Jackson River Boat Ramp3.6 mi
- Lake Moomaw Boat Ramp4.8 mi
- Sherwood Lake5.7 mi · WV
- Jackson River Boat Ramp7.6 mi
Source: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) public boat access data (site 94) · OpenStreetMap way 1040233509. All sources. Report a correction.