Hardware River and Ruritan Lake
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Hardware River vs Ruritan Lake

Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Fluvanna County, Virginia.

These ramps are about 10.5 miles apart.

Type
Hours
24/7
24/7
Fees
Free
Free
Launch Lanes
Water Type
Public
Public
Water Body
James River
North Fork Cunningham Creek - Fluvanna Ruritan Lake
Trailer Parking
Restrooms
Accessible

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Hardware River and Ruritan Lake provide public access in Fluvanna County. If you need more launch lanes or trailer parking, compare the numbers above directly — busier ramps benefit from multiple lanes to avoid a backup on weekends. If fees or accessibility are the deciding factor for your trip, check the fields above before you drive out, since ramp conditions can change seasonally.