General Information:

The Wise Point Boat Ramp, as part of the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, is managed to provide wildlife-oriented recreation including fishing, hunting and wildlife observation. Access to the ramp is from Route 13 and Route 600 (Seaside Road) through the refuge onto Ramp Lane.

Hours of Operation (boat ramp and ramp parking area closed all other times):

• February through September: 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
• October through January: 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Note: the remainder of the wildlife refuge is closed from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise)
• Closures:
  • The ramp is closed during shotgun portion of the refuge deer hunt
  • The ramp may at times be closed to protect public health, safety, or natural resources; to conduct maintenance operations; or for other reasons

Fees:

• Daily rate for parking and/or launching is $10 per day per vehicle (day passes available at boat ramp)
• Annual Pass is $120 per calendar year. View or download an Annual Pass application
• Contact us for commercial pass information

General Ramp Rules and Regulations:

• Day use area only (no overnight parking)
• A pass is required for parking and/or launching (must be displayed from your rearview mirror)
• Launching or loading is limited to 20 minutes
• Parking is allowed in marked spaces only
• Prohibited activities include:
  • Use or display of alcoholic beverages
  • Pets (even in vehicles)
  • Personal watercraft (Jet Ski, etc.)
  • Fishing or crabbing along the shore or ramp
  • Cleaning, gutting or disposal of fish or bait
  • Swimming or wading
  • Kite boarding or wind surfing
  • Vehicles or trailers exceeding 8.5 feet in width or 45 feet in length when coupled
  • Mooring at or walking on the commercial boat dock
  • Being present in the area outside hours of operation

Reminder:

Due to the critical nature of their habitats for wildlife, Fisherman Island National Wildlife Refuge and Skidmore Island (part of the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge) are closed to the public. Trespassing (including boat landing or walking on the beach) is prohibited.