Woods Ferry Boat Ramp
Woods Ferry Boat Ramp
Woods Ferry Launch is a popular put-in and take-out access point on the Gauley River featuring two large parking lots, restrooms, and changing areas.
The site includes an easy gravel road suitable for any vehicle and a large beach area for relaxing while watching paddlers navigate the namesake Woods Ferry Rapid, the first major rapid of the Lower Gauley Canyon.
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