Virginia whitewater - Rivanna River, Albermarle County

Albermarle county, Charlottesville to Shadwell section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     4 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The beautiful scenery of Albermarle County and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. The starting location is a short drive from Charlottesville, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. If you're a camper
    you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. This section of Rivanna River in Virginia is 4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater.
Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip.

Briefly about the general area:
Rivanna River sees pretty high levels of rain; through the month of July you get the most rain around here while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. All through the summertime at Rivanna River temperatures are regularly in the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Rivanna River are in the 20's.
 

Rivanna River, Charlottesville to Shadwell road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 4 miles
Average Gradient: 7 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.01939
Longitude: -78.45465

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.00524
Longitude: -78.3989

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Local climate location: CHARLOTTESVILLE 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Monticello, Charlottesville
Located in the historic Monticello area of Charlottesville, in a quiet scenic location. Easy on/off access from I-64/250 East Bypass. Minutes from downtown and UVA. All rooms offer FREE high speed Int...

Clifton Inn, Charlottesville
2 miles away
Clifton is one of Virginia's most intimate, elegant and historic properties, combining the charm of a country inn with the top-tier comfort and amenities of a luxury hotel.Clifton, a member of Relais ...

Omni Charlottesville Hotel, Charlottesville
4 miles away
The elegant Omni Charlottesville Hotel features a stunning seven-story glassed-in atrium and a lobby with lush greenery and garden style atmosphere. Conveniently adjacent to the historic Downtown Pede...



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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 Rivanna River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Rivanna River.
 Whitewater Near Rivanna River:
Rivanna River - North Fork, Albemarle County , 9 miles away, Class II - 12 miles long (Advance Mills to Route 29)
Hardware River - North Fork, Albemarle County , 11 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)
Buck Mountain Creek, Albermarle County , 13 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Route 610 to South Fork of Rivanna R)
Hardware River, Fluvanna County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Temperance Wayside to James River)
Lynch River, Albermarle County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Shady Grove to North Fork of Rivanna River)
Roach River, Albemarle County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (St. George to North Fork Rivanna River)
Moormans River, Albemarle County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 13.5 miles long (Charlottesville Reservoir to Free Union)
South River - Rapidan Tributary, Greene County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Rt. 638 to Route 619)
Slate River, Buckingham County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 9.5 miles long (Diana Mills to James River)
 Ski Areas Near Rivanna River:
Massanutten, Virginia , 31 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 36 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 50 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 87 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 88 miles away, 850 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 100 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 106 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 110 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 120 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 125 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Rivanna River:
Comfort Inn Monticello, Charlottesville , 0 miles away
Clifton Inn, Charlottesville , 2 miles away
Omni Charlottesville Hotel, Charlottesville , 4 miles away
Keswick Hall At Monticello, Keswick , 4 miles away
Courtyard By Marriott Charlottesville North, Charlottesville , 5 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Rivanna River:
Charlottesville Koa Kampground, Charlottesville, 11 miles away
James River Runners, Scottsville, 15 miles away
Heavenly Acres Campground, Stanardsville, 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Rivanna River:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 35 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Rivanna River:
Birdwood Golf Course, Charlottesville , 3 miles away
McIntire Park Municipal Golf Course, Charlottesville , 3 miles away
Meadow Creek Golf Course at Pen Park, Charlottesville , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Rivanna River

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