Virginia whitewater - Buffalo River, Amherst County
Amherst
county,
Amherst to Tye River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 13 miles
The average Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The Amherst to Tye River section of Buffalo River in Amherst County is 13 miles long and has been rated as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. The campgrounds here at Buffalo River are pretty good. Since you're on this site you are probably
into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The natural beauty of Virginia and the water flowing
gracefully down Buffalo River beats anything. The Amherst to Tye River section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The put-in location is a short drive from Lynchburg, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that.
Briefly about the general area: Lots of precipitation falls at Buffalo River; October is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is January. The warmest time of the year at Buffalo River comes with high temperatures in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures dip
down into the 60's. Highs through the wintertime are typically in the 40's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Buffalo River temperatures drop to the 20's.
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