Virginia whitewater - Dry River, Rockingham County

Rockingham county, Lily to North River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     6 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Rockingham County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. The Lily to North River section of Dry River in Rockingham County is 6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near
    the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The put-in location is a short drive from Harrisonburg, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Lily to North River stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Some
people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
A common amount of precipitation falls here at Dry River; through the month of July you get the most rain around here, and January on the other hand is the driest.
The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Dry River, and throughout
 
the night it cools down to the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Dry River are in the 10's.

Dry River, Lily to North River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.46749
Longitude: -79.00981

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.3922
Longitude: -78.9808

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Current weather conditions at Dry River, Virginia
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Local climate location: FRANKLIN 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Crimson Inn, Bridgewater
3 miles away
Located on Main Street in Bridgewater, Virginia, the Crimson Inn is a new all suites hotel with a historic flare. What is today the Crimson Inn started in 1950 as a thriving office complex. It was met...

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Harrisonburg, VA, Harrisonburg
6 miles away
Our completely non smoking 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....

Hampton Inn Harrisonburg South, Harrisonburg
6 miles away
Surrounded by the scenic Shenandoah Mountains this contemporary style Hampton Inn is conveniently located to the area*s historic attractions museums colleges and universities. Just minutes away are th...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Dry River.
 Whitewater Near Dry River:
Dry River, Rockingham County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Rt 33 to Route 613)
Briery Branch, Rockingham County , 7 miles away, Class I-III - 10.5 miles long (Briery Branch Dam to North River)
North River, Augusta County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 26 miles long (Below Staunton Dam to Spring Creek)
Little River - North R. Tributary, Augusta County , 12 miles away, Class III - 3 miles long (Hearthstone Dam to Bridge at Camp May Flather)
Jennings Branch, Augusta County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Jennings Gap to Middle River)
Middle River, Augusta County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Westview to Verona)
South River, Waynesboro City / Rockingham County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Waynesboro to Lynnwood)
Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Pendleton/ Hardy County , 20 miles away, Class II-IV - 12.1 miles long (Fort Seybert to Milam)
Shenandoah River - North Fork, Rockingham County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 27.5 miles long (Route 921 to Route 730)
Back Creek - South River Tributary, Augusta County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Sherando Lake to South River)
 Ski Areas Near Dry River:
Massanutten, Virginia , 17 miles away, 1110 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 26 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 28 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 43 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 43 miles away, 850 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 66 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 66 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 68 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 89 miles away, 754 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 90 miles away, 610 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Dry River:
Crimson Inn, Bridgewater , 3 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Harrisonburg, VA, Harrisonburg , 6 miles away
Hampton Inn Harrisonburg South, Harrisonburg , 6 miles away
Holiday Inn Express HARRISONBURG, Harrisonburg , 6 miles away
Super 8 Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Dry River:
Stokesville Park Recreational, Mount Solon, 10 miles away
Shenandoah Valley Campground, Verona, 11 miles away
KOA Campgrounds, Verona, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Dry River:
Second Mountain Trail, Rockingham County , 6 miles away
Dictum Ridge Trail, Rockingham County , 7 miles away
Mud Pond Gap Trail, Rockingham County , 8 miles away
Slate Springs Mountain Trail, Rockingham County , 9 miles away
Narrow Buck Trail, Augusta County , 10 miles away
 National Parks Near Dry River:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 40 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Dry River:
Heritage Oaks Golf Course, Harrisonburg , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Dry River

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