Virginia whitewater - North River, Augusta County Augusta county, Below Staunton Dam to Spring Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     26 miles   The wonderful Augusta County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. This stretch of North River is 26 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section. The starting point is not too far from Staunton-Waynesboro, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are no other stretches to paddle along North River than the Below Staunton Dam to Spring Creek stretch. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking     or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. Briefly about the general area: At North River through the long summer days highs are in the 80's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's commonly in   the 50's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 40's with temperatures at North River dipping down into the 10's through winter nights. An average amount of rainfall falls at North River; the wettest month of the year is commonly July, that's the one that rains the most; January on the other hand is the driest. Near North River you come across the Narrow Back Trail which is a good hiking trail, and going for a hike on the Narrow Buck Trail is always a wonderful adventure. North River, Below Staunton Dam to Spring Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 26 miles Average Gradient: 15 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.33309 Longitude: -79.20601 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.39469 Longitude: -79.031 Paddler input for North River, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at North River, Virginia Local climate location: FRANKLIN 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Howard Johnson Express Inn Staunton, Staunton 12 miles away * Gold Medal Award Property * 101 Rooms * Deluxe Continental Breakfast * Outdoor Courtyard with Pool * Located 2 miles off I-81 in Historic Downtown Staunton * Walk to nearby Restaurants, Theater... 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Outdoors Recreation Near Staunton-Waynesboro, Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Staunton-Waynesboro, Virginia, the metro area neareast to North River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near North River.   Whitewater Near North River: Little River - North R. Tributary, Augusta County , 3 miles away, Class III - 3 miles long (Hearthstone Dam to Bridge at Camp May Flather) Briery Branch, Rockingham County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 10.5 miles long (Briery Branch Dam to North River) Jennings Branch, Augusta County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Jennings Gap to Middle River) Dry River, Rockingham County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Lily to North River) Dry River, Rockingham County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Rt 33 to Route 613) Middle River, Augusta County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Westview to Verona) Calfpasture River, Augusta/Rockbridge County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 10 miles long (Rt 250 to Route 692) Thorn/Whitethorn Creek, Pendleton County , 20 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 10.1 miles long (Moyers to South Branch of Potomac River confluence) Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Pendleton/ Hardy County , 21 miles away, Class II-IV - 12.1 miles long (Fort Seybert to Milam) Potomac River - South Branch, Pendleton County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 10.1 miles long (CR 23 to Ruddle)   Ski Areas Near North River: Massanutten, Virginia , 25 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 27 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 35 miles away, 500 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 41 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 42 miles away, 1000 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 56 miles away, 700 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 60 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 67 miles away, 610 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 91 miles away, 750 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 92 miles away, 610 vertical feet   Hotels Near North River: Howard Johnson Express Inn Staunton, Staunton , 12 miles away Staunton Days Inn, Staunton , 12 miles away Holiday Inn Staunton-Golf & Conf Ctr, Va, Staunton , 12 miles away Stonewall Jackson and Conference, Staunton , 12 miles away Stonewall Jackson Hotel and Conference Center, Staunton , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near North River: Stokesville Park Recreational, Mount Solon, 1 miles away North River Campground, Augusta County, 6 miles away KOA Campgrounds, Verona, 11 miles away   Trails Near North River: Narrow Back Trail, Augusta County , 2 miles away Narrow Buck Trail, Augusta County , 3 miles away Lookout Mountain Trail, Augusta County , 4 miles away Sand Spring Mountain Trail, Augusta County , 5 miles away Grooms Ridge Trail, Augusta County , 5 miles away   National Parks Near North River: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 49 miles away