Gills Creek Boat Ramp
Gills Creek Boat Ramp is a semi-private launch on Smith Mountain Lake in Franklin County, Virginia . We currently track 9 public launch sites on this waterbody.
The nearest community is North Shore, about 2.1 miles away. The closest larger city is Roanoke, approximately 21.0 miles away. The site lies within the Gills Creek watershed, as defined by the EPA.
Sourced from U.S. Geological Survey . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since September 1, 2026.
Boat ramps on Smith Mountain Lake
We currently track 9 public boat ramps on Smith Mountain Lake , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.
- Scruggs #8 0.6 mi away
- Crazy Horse Marina 1.8 mi away
- Marina Point Lane 1.9 mi away
- Magnum Point Marina 3.5 mi away
- Bayside Marina and Yacht Club 3.6 mi away
- Penhook #9 3.9 mi away
- Road 888 4.8 mi away
- Parkway Marina 5 mi away
Nearby boat ramps in Franklin County
We currently track 12 public boat ramps in Franklin County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.
- Scruggs #8 Smith Mountain Lake 0.6 mi away
- Crazy Horse Marina Smith Mountain Lake 1.8 mi away
- Marina Point Lane Smith Mountain Lake 1.9 mi away
- Magnum Point Marina Smith Mountain Lake 3.5 mi away
- Bayside Marina and Yacht Club Smith Mountain Lake 3.6 mi away
- Penhook #9 Smith Mountain Lake 3.9 mi away