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Virginia
Wise Boat Launch
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Inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
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Wise Boat Launch
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The Wise Boat Launch, located on the North Fork of Pound Lake near Cane Patch Campground, serves as an easy access point for boaters and anglers.
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