| In Virginia, Isle of Wight, York and Surry counties | | | | Hog Island Wildlife Management Area |
| all share some unique characteristics. Each one of | | | | This beautiful wildlife region is partially located in |
| these counties represents a different piece of | | | | Surry County and in Isle of Wight County. It |
| early American history and continues to grow as | | | | consists of flat, open land broken up by pine |
| a part of our nation's future. They also share the | | | | forests, tidal marshes and controlled ponds. The |
| influence of the James River, York River and a | | | | boat ramp can be found at Lawnes Creek. Many |
| huge system of creeks and tributaries associated | | | | local homeowners and visitors come here to |
| with these bodies of water. Living on the water is | | | | catch a view of a variety of shorebirds and even |
| an aspect of this region that draws thousands of | | | | eagles. You may also fish for catfish and bass or |
| prospective homeowners each year. Below, you | | | | hunt waterfowl and deer. There are also beautiful |
| will find a list of resources for potential and | | | | paths to hike along. |
| current homeowners interested in marinas, boat | | | | Gray's Creek Marina |
| ramps, and other activities in some of the most | | | | Take a free ferry ride across the James River |
| beautiful areas of coastal Virginia. | | | | and find Gray's Creek Marina offering 26 slips and |
| Isle of Wight County | | | | a boat ramp. Fuel, water and electric are |
| Smithfield Station Marina | | | | accessible to all boats and casual dining and |
| Smithfield Station is located on the Pagan River | | | | spectacular waterfront views can be enjoyed at |
| and offers the best in marina living and | | | | the Rocky Bottom Grill. |
| vacationing. This marina, with 60 slips, can | | | | York County |
| accommodate boats up to 70 feet long and has | | | | Poquoson Marina |
| floating docks. Power, water and hot showers are | | | | Located on White House Cove Poquoson Marina |
| accessible from your boat and VHF radio is | | | | offers 156 Boat slips, 74 of which are covered. |
| monitored on channel 16. Smithfield Station | | | | They also provide100 dry storage stalls, boat |
| includes the beautiful Waterfront Inn complete | | | | ramps, digital cable, high speed Internet, a pump |
| with lighthouse suites and a full service restaurant. | | | | out station, pay phones and restrooms. You can |
| Smithfield Station fosters community spirit by | | | | also enjoy the marina restaurant, Bubba's Ship |
| inviting local residents and visitors to stroll the | | | | Gallery. |
| boardwalk, swim in the pool or picnic under the | | | | Wormley Creek Marina |
| gazebo. Everyone is invited to annual activities | | | | East of Yorktown you will find the Wormley |
| such as the art show, fireworks, Halloween party | | | | Creek full service marina offering 90 slips, 7 of |
| or fishing tournament. | | | | which are covered. Wormley Creek offers full |
| Gatling Pointe Marina | | | | boat repair services and has fixed docks, a pump |
| Another marina located along the Pagan River in | | | | out station, dry storage for long term or during |
| Smithfield is the Gatling Pointe Marina. Gatling | | | | bad weather, restrooms, telephones and access |
| Pointe is similar in size to Smithfield Station with | | | | to VHF channels. Parking is available along with a |
| 68 slips. Water and electric are available to all | | | | comfortable picnic area the whole family can |
| boats. | | | | enjoy. Fishing and sailing are popular activities on |
| Boat Ramps | | | | Wormley Creek. |
| For those interested in simply getting their boat in | | | | Dare Marina |
| the water there are numerous boat ramps in the | | | | Near Yorktown, Dare Marina provides deepwater |
| Isle of Wight region. One is the Joyner's Bridge | | | | access into Chrisman Creek. At Dare Marina the |
| Boat Ramp on Joyner's Bridge Road, which | | | | staff offers certified repair of MerCruiser, |
| provides access to the Blackwater River. Tyler's | | | | Mercury and Volvo Penta. Dare Marina is also an |
| Beach Boat Ramp allows boaters to access the | | | | official Volvo Penta Dealer. There are 50 slips |
| James River on Tyler's Beach Road in Rushmere. | | | | available here, with a wide variety of amenities |
| The Jones Creek Boat Ramp in Carrollton on | | | | including access to VHF channels, floating and fixed |
| Boundary Lane has amenities available to boat | | | | docks, restrooms, showers, US mail services and |
| enthusiasts. It provides access to 2 ramps, a | | | | fuel availability. The marina store also sells bait, |
| fishing pier, bathroom facilities, parking, a staging | | | | tackle, spirits, boat parts and supplies. |
| area and a tie-down area. Fishing is plentiful on the | | | | Owens Marina |
| James River system. You can find smallmouth and | | | | This simple boat ramp area is located near a |
| largemouth bass, carp, stripers, crappies and | | | | casual dining restaurant and gas station where |
| more. A Virginia fishing license is always required. | | | | boaters can purchase basic supplies. |
| Surry County | | | | |