Virginia whitewater - Rivanna River - North Fork, Albemarle County
Albemarle
county,
Advance Mills to Route 29 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 12 miles
The starting point is not too far from Charlottesville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section of Rivanna River - North Fork in Albemarle County is 12 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Advance
Mills to Route 29 stretch is one of them. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. You can
enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The scenic beauty of Albemarle County and the water flowing gracefully down Rivanna River - North Fork beats anything.
Briefly about the general area: Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Rivanna River - North Fork; the overnight is quite colder of course, frequently in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's with
winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Rivanna River - North Fork. Rivanna River - North Fork is a wet place that gets a great deal of rainfall; all through July this area sees the most rain, and January on the other hand is the driest.
5 miles away
The Doubletree Hotel in Charlottesville, Virginia, is nestled on a wooded knoll overlooking the Rivanna River in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our award-winning, resort-style hotel is less th...
6 miles away
This hotel has 150 rooms, 139 of those are standard rooms and the remaining 12 are suites. We provide hot buffet breakfast for our guests as well as an indoor pool. Each room is equipped with free hi...
6 miles away
Always fresh, always clean, our guest rooms are full of thoughtful amenities, including a well-lit desk and a remote control TV with free cable. We'll get you started each day with a complimentary con...
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