Virginia whitewater - Rappahannock River, Fauquier/ Culpeper County

Fauquier/ Culpeper county, Motts Run to Fredericksburg section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     4.5 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The scenic beauty of Virginia and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The campgrounds here at Rappahannock River are pretty good. The Motts Run to Fredericksburg section of Rappahannock River in Virginia is 4.5 miles long and has been rated as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area
    has a large number of paddling spots. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. No need to look hard for hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect
for a one day trip.

Briefly about the general area:
The amount of rainfall that falls at Rappahannock River is close to the national average; May is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest of the months is February.
Through the warm months here at Rappahannock River, high temperatures mostly reach the 80's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 60's. Through the winter the highs are ordinarily in the 40's; nighttime lows in the 20's for Rappahannock River.
 

Rappahannock River, Motts Run to Fredericksburg road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 4.5 miles
Average Gradient: 13 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.3133
Longitude: -77.54127

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.31898
Longitude: -77.46789

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Current weather conditions at Rappahannock River, Virginia
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Local climate location: WARRENTON 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Fredericksburg Hospitality House and Conference Center, Fredericksburg
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Quality Inn Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg
The Quality Inn Fredericksburg is conveniently located at the intersection of I-95 and Route, 3 just minutes from historic downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia. Shopping outlets, state-of-the-art shoppin...

Ramada Inn Spotsylvania Mall - Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg
The Ramada Spotsylvania Towne Centre in Fredericksburg, Virginia, welcomes you whether traveling for business or pleasure. We are conveniently located off Interstate Highway 95 (Exit 130-B) midway bet...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Richmond, 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:
Rapidan River, Spotsylvania/ Culpepper County , 8 miles away, Class II - 15 miles long (Route 610 to Motts Run)
Aquia Creek, Stafford County , 10 miles away, Class II - 10.5 miles long (Rt. 610 to US 1)
Rappahannock River, Fauquier/ Culpeper County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 24 miles long (Kellys Ford to Motts Run)
Quantico Creek - South Branch, Prince William County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 8.5 miles long (Route 619 to Dumfries)
Quantico Creek, Prince William County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Trail 7 to Dumfries)
Rappahannock River, Fauquier/ Culpeper County , 22 miles away, Class II+ - 4.5 miles long (Remington to Kellys Ford)
North Anna River, Hanover County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Butler Ford Bridge to Route 1)
Broad Run, Prince William County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 14 miles long (Route 675 to Route 28 South of Manassas)
Little River - North Anna Tributary, Hanover County , 25 miles away, Class I-III - 5.5 miles long (Verdun to Doswell)
Newfound River, Hanover County , 27 miles away, Class II(III) - 4 miles long (Rocketts Mill to US 1)
 Ski Areas Near Rappahannock River:
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 79 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 87 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 91 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 102 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 105 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 130 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 134 miles away, 520 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 137 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 138 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 145 miles away, 610 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Rappahannock River:
Fredericksburg Hospitality House and Conference Center, Fredericksburg , 1 miles away
Quality Inn Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg , 1 miles away
Ramada Inn Spotsylvania Mall - Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg , 1 miles away
Best Western Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg , 1 miles away
Best Western Central Plaza, Fredericksburg , 1 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Rappahannock River:
Fredericksburg Koa Kampground, Fredericksburg, 8 miles away
Indian Acres Club Of Thornburg, Thornburg, 10 miles away
Wilderness Presidential Resort, Spotsylvania, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Rappahannock River:
Jackson Trail, Spotsylvania County , 10 miles away
Overland Trail, Caroline County , 13 miles away
Gracik Trail, Caroline County , 13 miles away
Coon Trail, Caroline County , 13 miles away
Chopawamsic Trail, Prince William County , 15 miles away
 National Parks Near Rappahannock River:
Prince William Forest Park, Triangle - VA , 18 miles away
Wolf Trap Farm Park, Vienna - VA , 37 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Rappahannock River:
Cannon Ridge Golf Club, Fredericksburg , 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Rappahannock River

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