Virginia whitewater - Moormans River, Albemarle County

Albemarle county, Charlottesville Reservoir to Free Union section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     13.5 miles
  If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Charlottesville, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The beautiful scenery of Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here
    you'll find a large number of good places. This stretch of Moormans River is 13.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section. There's camping available near Moormans River. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature
will have you coming back for more. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Moormans River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Charlottesville Reservoir to Free Union stretch is the only one. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
During the summertime at Moormans River temperatures are frequently
 
in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 60's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 40's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Moormans River temperatures fall to the 20's. The annual precipitation here at Moormans River is about average; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain while January is typically the driest month.

Moormans River, Charlottesville Reservoir to Free Union road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 13.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.13539
Longitude: -78.7382

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.14009
Longitude: -78.55461

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Current weather conditions at Moormans River, Virginia
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Local climate location: DALE ENTERPRISE 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Boars Head Inn, Charlottesville
9 miles away
Boar?s Head Inn is an AAA Four-Diamond rated classic country resort offering every modern amenity with all the grace and charm of times past. Boar?s Head Inn is home to one of the areas finest restaur...

Residence Inn Charlottesville, Charlottesville
11 miles away
The Marriott Residence Inn Charlottesville, VA, hotel is conveniently located just minutes from downtown, where you will find the Downtown Mall, Virginia Discovery Museum, Paramount Theatre, Charlotte...

THE CAVALIER INN AT THE UNIVERSITY, Charlottesville
11 miles away
Enjoy spacious accommodations at this two-diamond AAA rated Virginia hotel, ideally situated within walking distance to the University of Virginia and the John Paul Jones Arena. With its central locat...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Charlottesville, Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Charlottesville, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Moormans River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Moormans River.
 Whitewater Near Moormans River:
Buck Mountain Creek, Albermarle County , 6 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Route 610 to South Fork of Rivanna R)
Lynch River, Albermarle County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Shady Grove to North Fork of Rivanna River)
Roach River, Albemarle County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (St. George to North Fork Rivanna River)
Hardware River - North Fork, Albemarle County , 12 miles away, Class II-V - 6 miles long (Route 708 to Route 20)
Hardware River - South Fork, Albemarle County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Route 631 to Hardware River)
South River, Waynesboro City / Rockingham County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Waynesboro to Lynnwood)
Rivanna River - North Fork, Albemarle County , 14 miles away, Class II - 12 miles long (Advance Mills to Route 29)
Rivanna River, Albermarle County , 17 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Charlottesville to Shadwell)
South River - Rapidan Tributary, Greene County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Rt. 638 to Route 619)
Conway River, Madison/Greene County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 13 miles long (Rt. 667 to Rapidan River and Route 29 Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Moormans River:
Massanutten, Virginia , 16 miles away, 1110 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 24 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 38 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 72 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 72 miles away, 850 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 85 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 92 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 94 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Moormans River:
Boars Head Inn, Charlottesville , 9 miles away
Residence Inn Charlottesville, Charlottesville , 11 miles away
THE CAVALIER INN AT THE UNIVERSITY, Charlottesville , 11 miles away
Econo Lodge University, Charlottesville , 11 miles away
Comfort Inn University, Charlottesville , 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Moormans River:
Loft Mountain Campgrounds, Albemarle County, 6 miles away
Misty Mountain Camp Resort, Greenwood, 8 miles away
Charlottesville Koa Kampground, Charlottesville, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Moormans River:
Falls Trail, Albemarle County , 7 miles away
Big Run Trail, Rockingham County , 8 miles away
Patterson Ridge Trail, Rockingham County , 8 miles away
Riprap Trail, Augusta County , 9 miles away
Brown Rocky Mountain Trail, Rockingham County , 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Moormans River:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 31 miles away
 Lakes Near Moormans River

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