Virginia whitewater - Rappahannock River, Fauquier/ Culpeper County

Fauquier/ Culpeper county, Route 647 to Route 211 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     13.5 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Virginia are easier than the national norm, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The wonderful Fauquier/ Culpeper County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Route 647 to Route 211 section is one of them. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is
    an area with plenty of rivers for that. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time,
so pack your camping stuff. The Route 647 to Route 211 section of Rappahannock River is 13.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. The campgrounds here at Rappahannock River are pretty good.

Briefly about the general area:
A typical amount of rainfall falls here at Rappahannock River; the wettest month of the year is mostly August, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month of the year is January.
Summertime highs at Rappahannock River regularly tend to be in the 80's while night lows
 
are usually in the 60's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 40's with temperatures at Rappahannock River dipping down into the 10's through winter nights.

Rappahannock River, Route 647 to Route 211 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 13.5 miles
Average Gradient: 7 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.75859
Longitude: -78.02771

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.68389
Longitude: -77.9034

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Current weather conditions at Rappahannock River, Virginia
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Local climate location: WASHINGTON 19 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Howard Johnson Inn - Warrenton, Warrenton
11 miles away
*The HoJo Inn Warrenton is easily accessible to beautiful Skyline Drive or the many sites of Washington, DC. Close By is Manassas Battlefield and Luray Caverns, Flying Circus Air Show. We offer Compl...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warrenton, Warrenton
13 miles away
The best addition to Fauquier County, Virginia. Located in the town of Warrenton, VA, host of the Virginia Gold Cup. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Warrenton, Virginia, is conveniently located to US...

Comfort Inn Warrenton, Warrenton
13 miles away
Nestled in beautiful horse and wine country. Convenient to neraby Nissan Pavilion and Great Meadows and less than an hour's drive to Washington, DC, Skyline Drive, and Manassas Battlefield. Pet Accomm...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Winchester, Virginia-West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Rappahannock River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Rappahannock River.
 Whitewater Near Rappahannock River:
Rush River, Rapahannock County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Washington to Rock Mills)
Covington River, Rapphannock County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Rappahannock School to Rush River)
Thornton River, Rappahannock County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Sperryville to Rock Mills)
Rappahannock River, Fauquier/ Culpeper County , 17 miles away, Class II+ - 4.5 miles long (Remington to Kellys Ford)
Hughes River and Hazel River, Rappahannock/Culpepper County , 17 miles away, Class II - 9.5 miles long (SR 603 to Route 522 Bridge)
Happy Creek, Warren County , 18 miles away, Class III+ - 4.3 miles long (Route 671 to Happy Cr. Road)
Broad Run, Fauquier County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Route 628 to Beverly Mills)
Gooney Run, Warren County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 4.1 miles long (Browntown to Karo Landing)
Broad Run, Prince William County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Beverly Mills to Buckland)
Shenandoah River, Clarke County , 20 miles away, Class I(II) - 14 miles long (Route 50 to Route 7)
 Ski Areas Near Rappahannock River:
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 56 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 57 miles away, 1110 vertical feet
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 80 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 94 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Rappahannock River:
Howard Johnson Inn - Warrenton, Warrenton , 11 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warrenton, Warrenton , 13 miles away
Comfort Inn Warrenton, Warrenton , 13 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CULPEPER, Culpeper , 15 miles away
Comfort Inn Culpeper, Culpeper , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Rappahannock River:
Sky Meadows State Park, Delaplane, 11 miles away
Shenandoah River State Park, Bentonville, 19 miles away
Cedar Mountain Campground, Culpeper, 19 miles away
 Trails Near Rappahannock River:
Rattlesnake Trail, Fauquier County , 9 miles away
Belle Meade Linden Trail, Fauquier County , 11 miles away
The Peak Trail, Rappahannock County , 15 miles away
Bluff Trail, Rappahannock County , 16 miles away
Big Devils Stairs Trail, Rappahannock County , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Rappahannock River:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 34 miles away
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 36 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Rappahannock River:
South Wales Golf Course, Jeffersonton , 6 miles away

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