Virginia whitewater - Dry River, Rockingham County Rockingham county, Rt 33 to Route 613 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     10 miles   This section of Dry River is 10 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Harrisonburg, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. The nature scenery     of Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The Rt 33 to Route 613 stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. There's camping available near Dry River. Briefly about the general area: You are in the vicinity of Blue Hole while you're here at Dry River; close by you find delightful locations like Hughes Hollow. The amount of rain that falls at Dry River is close to the   national average; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and January on the other hand is the driest. The Second Mountain Trail is a pleasant hiking trail close to Dry River, and close by you discover the Dictum Ridge Trail which is a good hiking trail. This is a really good river. All through the summertime months highs here at Dry River reach the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. For the period of the wintertime the highs are generally in the 40's while Dry River night low temperatures all through the wintertime are in the 10's. Dry River, Rt 33 to Route 613 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 10 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.55419 Longitude: -79.07231 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.46749 Longitude: -79.00981 Paddler input for Dry River, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Dry River, Virginia Local climate location: FRANKLIN 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Harrisonburg, VA, Harrisonburg 11 miles away Our BRAND NEW property features indoor heated pool with spa. All of our rooms include refrigerators and microwaves. We are only a few miles away from James Madison University.... The Village Inn Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg 11 miles away This property is located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, near several higher learning institutions including James Madison University, Eastern Mennonite University and Bridgewater College. The ... Holiday Inn Express Harrisonburg, Virginia, Harrisonburg 11 miles away The newly renovated Holiday Inn Express Hotel Harrisonburg is located on Route 11 off I-81 (exit 243). This hotel is ideal for leisure and business travelers coming to the Shenandoah Valley. Just minu...   All Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Dry River, Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Dry River, Virginia. Find a whitewater outfitter in Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Harrisonburg, Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Harrisonburg, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Dry River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Dry River.   Whitewater Near Dry River: Dry River, Rockingham County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Lily to North River) Briery Branch, Rockingham County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 10.5 miles long (Briery Branch Dam to North River) North River, Augusta County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 26 miles long (Below Staunton Dam to Spring Creek) Little River - North R. Tributary, Augusta County , 11 miles away, Class III - 3 miles long (Hearthstone Dam to Bridge at Camp May Flather) Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Pendleton/ Hardy County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 12.1 miles long (Fort Seybert to Milam) Jennings Branch, Augusta County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Jennings Gap to Middle River) Middle River, Augusta County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Westview to Verona) Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Hardy County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 12.2 miles long (Milam bridge to confluence of Shooks Run) Shenandoah River - North Fork, Rockingham County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 27.5 miles long (Route 921 to Route 730) Potomac River - South Branch, Pendleton County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 10.1 miles long (CR 23 to Ruddle)   Ski Areas Near Dry River: Massanutten, Virginia , 21 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 25 miles away, 500 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 33 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 38 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 38 miles away, 850 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 61 miles away, 610 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 65 miles away, 700 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 65 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 84 miles away, 750 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 85 miles away, 610 vertical feet   Hotels Near Dry River: Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Harrisonburg, VA, Harrisonburg , 11 miles away The Village Inn Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg , 11 miles away Holiday Inn Express Harrisonburg, Virginia, Harrisonburg , 11 miles away Harrisonburg Super 8 Motel, Harrisonburg , 11 miles away Ramada Inn, Harrisonburg , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Dry River: Stokesville Park Recreational, Mount Solon, 11 miles away Bandywine Lake Campground, Pendleton County, 12 miles away North River Campground, Augusta County, 15 miles away   Trails Near Dry River: Second Mountain Trail, Rockingham County , 2 miles away Dictum Ridge Trail, Rockingham County , 2 miles away Slate Springs Mountain Trail, Rockingham County , 4 miles away Mud Pond Gap Trail, Rockingham County , 5 miles away Slate Springs Trail A, Rockingham County , 7 miles away   National Parks Near Dry River: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 42 miles away   Lakes Near Dry River