Virginia whitewater - North Mayo, Henry/ Patrick County

Henry/ Patrick county, Virginia Route 629 to Mayo River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     4.3 miles
  The scenic beauty of Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Martinsville, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while
    have people coming from far and near. There are no other sections to paddle along North Mayo than the Virginia Route 629 to Mayo River section. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This stretch of North Mayo in Virginia is 4.3 miles long and has been determined
by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
North Mayo is a wet place that gets a good deal of rainfall; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most
 
rain while December is commonly the driest month.
For the period of the summertime at North Mayo highs are ordinarily in the 80's while nighttime lows are regularly in the 60's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's, and throughout the dark hours in the winter at North Mayo temperatures plunge to the 20's.

North Mayo, Virginia Route 629 to Mayo River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 4.3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.5679
Longitude: -79.9862

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.54059
Longitude: -79.9892

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Current weather conditions at North Mayo, Virginia
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Local climate location: PHILPOTT DAM 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn Ridgeway Martinsville, Ridgeway
10 miles away
* 1/2 Mile from Martinsville Speedway * Outdoor Pool-Seasonal * Free Continental Breakfast Free High Speed Wireless Internet * Cable Television with HBO, ESPN, TNT, CNN VA Museum of Nature His...

Holiday Inn Express MARTINSVILLE, Martinsville
10 miles away
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Holiday Inn Express-Martinsville Hotel offers our guest that 'home away from home' experience with amenities for your comfort and convenience....

Econo Lodge Martinsville, Martinsville
10 miles away
Come enjoy the beauty and recreational opportunities of Martinsville and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Econo Lodge Inn is conveniently located on Route 220 Business, accessible to many area attraction...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near North Mayo.
 Whitewater Near North Mayo:
Mayo River - North Fork, Rockingham County , 0 miles away, Class II-III - 3.1 miles long (Virginia Route 629 to North Carolina Route 1359)
South Mayo River, Henry/ Rockingham County , 1 miles away, Class I-III - 5.5 miles long (Virginia Route 695 to Mayo River)
Dan River, Stokes County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 17.8 miles long (Route 1652 to North Carolina Route 772)
Dan River, Stokes County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 10.4 miles long (Route 89 to Route 1652)
Smith River, Patrick County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Charity to Backwater of Philpott Lake)
Dan River, Stokes County , 22 miles away, Class I-III - 15.5 miles long (Route 1432 to Route 89)
Big Creek, Stokes County , 23 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3.5 miles long (Forrest Road to Lynchburg Road)
Dan River, Patrick / Stokes (NC) County , 29 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Claudville to Jessup Mill)
Dan River, Patrick / Stokes County , 29 miles away, Class I-III - 12.5 miles long (Route 773 to Route 1432)
 Ski Areas Near North Mayo:
The Homestead, Virginia , 79 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 98 miles away, 603 vertical feet
 Hotels Near North Mayo:
Days Inn Ridgeway Martinsville, Ridgeway , 10 miles away
Holiday Inn Express MARTINSVILLE, Martinsville , 10 miles away
Econo Lodge Martinsville, Martinsville , 10 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Martinsville, Martinsville , 10 miles away
Hampton Inn Martinsville Va, Martinsville , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near North Mayo:
Indian Heritage RV Park, Martinsville, 9 miles away
Dan River Campground, Stoneville, 11 miles away
Humphrey's Ridge Camp, Stokesdale, 15 miles away
 Trails Near North Mayo:
Casters Trail, Franklin County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near North Mayo:
Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 38 miles away
 Golf Courses Near North Mayo:
Ponderosa Golf Club, Stoneville , 8 miles away

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