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.

Rivanna River - North Fork, Advance Mills to Route 29 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 12 miles
Average Gradient: 24 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.20399
Longitude: -78.47091

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.1519
Longitude: -78.4211

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Current weather conditions at Rivanna River - North Fork, Virginia
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Local climate location: DALE ENTERPRISE 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Doubletree Hotel Charlottesville, Charlottesville
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...

Courtyard By Marriott Charlottesville North, Charlottesville
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...

Fairfield Inn By Marriott Charlottesville, Charlottesville
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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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 - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Rivanna River - North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Rivanna River - North Fork:
Roach River, Albemarle County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (St. George to North Fork Rivanna River)
Lynch River, Albermarle County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Shady Grove to North Fork of Rivanna River)
South River - Rapidan Tributary, Greene County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Rt. 638 to Route 619)
Buck Mountain Creek, Albermarle County , 8 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Route 610 to South Fork of Rivanna R)
Rivanna River, Albermarle County , 9 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Charlottesville to Shadwell)
Conway River, Madison/Greene County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 13 miles long (Rt. 667 to Rapidan River and Route 29 Bridge)
Rapidan River, Greene/Madison County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 15 miles long (Shenandoah National Park to Route 29)
Moormans River, Albemarle County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 13.5 miles long (Charlottesville Reservoir to Free Union)
White Oak Run, Madison County , 15 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (White Oak Fire Road to Lower White Oak Canyon Parking Lot)
Hardware River - North Fork, Albemarle County , 16 miles away, Class II-V - 6 miles long (Route 708 to Route 20)
 Ski Areas Near Rivanna River - North Fork:
Massanutten, Virginia , 25 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 37 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 41 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 81 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 82 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 98 miles away, 610 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 99 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 107 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 114 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 115 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Rivanna River - North Fork:
Doubletree Hotel Charlottesville, Charlottesville , 5 miles away
Courtyard By Marriott Charlottesville North, Charlottesville , 6 miles away
Fairfield Inn By Marriott Charlottesville, Charlottesville , 6 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Charlottesville, Charlottesville , 6 miles away
Charlottesville Super 8 Motel, Charlottesville , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Rivanna River - North Fork:
Heavenly Acres Campground, Stanardsville, 8 miles away
Lewis Mountain Campground, Greene County, 14 miles away
Swift Run Campground, Elkton, 14 miles away
 Trails Near Rivanna River - North Fork:
Saddleback Mountain Trail, Greene County , 12 miles away
South River Falls Trail, Greene County , 12 miles away
Pocosin Trail, Greene County , 12 miles away
Pocosin Hollow Trail, Greene County , 12 miles away
Hensley Hollow Trail, Rockingham County , 13 miles away
 National Parks Near Rivanna River - North Fork:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 26 miles away
 Lakes Near Rivanna River - North Fork

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