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South Fork Rivanna Reservoir

Reservoir in Virginia · 281 acres · near Hollymead, Rio

Aerial view of South Fork Rivanna Reservoir, October 2023
Aerial view of South Fork Rivanna Reservoir, October 2023 Photo: USDA Farm Service Agency, NAIP · Public domain · via USGS The National Map

South Fork Rivanna Reservoir is a 281-acre reservoir near Hollymead and Rio in Virginia, with 2 public boat ramps listed here.

Motors: Electric motors only (for the whole water, per the boating rules map of Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (Public Fishing Lakes. 2008. Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries); check the posted rules before you go)

Boating rules

From the boating rules map of Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (Public Fishing Lakes. 2008. Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries), read October 20, 2026. A map of rules is a guide: the regulation's text and the posted signs govern.

Boat launches on South Fork Rivanna Reservoir