Virginia whitewater - Roanoke River - North Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, Bedford/ Campbell County

Bedford/ Campbell county, Route 603 to Roanoke River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     14 miles
  The wonderful Virginia scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. The put-in location is a short drive from Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t
    get lost. There's camping available near Roanoke River - North Fork. The Route 603 to Roanoke River stretch of Roanoke River - North Fork in Bedford/ Campbell County is 14 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The wild scenery of
the Blue Ridge Mountains is great. The Route 603 to Roanoke River section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
You simply have to fancy the Blue Ridge Mountains.
 
A journey to Reese Hollow is always fun, and Flatwoods is a magnificent forest region close by.
A typical amount of rain falls here at Roanoke River - North Fork; the month with most of the rain is May, and January is when it's the driest. Through the warm days of summer highs here at Roanoke River - North Fork reach the 80's. Summer nighttime lows drop down to the 50's. For the period of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Roanoke River - North Fork temperatures plunge to the 10's.

Roanoke River - North Fork, Route 603 to Roanoke River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 14 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.1865
Longitude: -80.3527

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.23749
Longitude: -80.2139

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Current weather conditions at Roanoke River - North Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia
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Local climate location: BLACKSBURG 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Motel - Christiansburg, Christiansburg
6 miles away
Easy access of I-81 Restaurant and Lounge on property Super Start Breakfast Free High Speed Internet Children 12 and under free Microwave-refrigerator available Rollaway 5.00 charge Room...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Christiansburg, Va, Christiansburg
6 miles away
The award winning Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Christiansburg is nestled in the beautiful Virginia Mountains along Interstate 81. The hotel is located minutes from Virginia Tech and Radford U...

Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Christiansburg, Christiansburg
6 miles away
Minutes from Virginia Tech and Radford University, 20 miles from BlueRidge Parkway, just off of I-81. Enjoy the Early Eats complimentary hot breakfast. Free Wireless High Speed Internet Access. Busin...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Roanoke River - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Roanoke River - North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Roanoke River - North Fork:
Roanoke River - South Fork, Bedford/ Campbell County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Shawsville to Roanoke River)
Bottom Creek, Montgomery County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (Bottom Creek Road Bridge To Route 637)
Johns Creek, Craig County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 21 miles long (Route 632 bridge to Route 311 bridge)
Craig Creek, Craig County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Old Route 311 bridge to New Castle)
Little River - New R. Tributary, Montgomery/ Floyd County , 17 miles away, Class I-IV - 13 miles long (Riner to Copper Valley)
Johns Creek, Craig County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5.5 miles long (Route 311 bridge to New Castle)
Little Stony Creek, Giles County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 1.6 miles long (Cascades to USFS Parking Area)
Barbours Creek, Craig County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Route 611 to Craig Creek)
Smith River, Patrick County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Charity to Backwater of Philpott Lake)
Dunlap Creek, Alleghany County , 27 miles away, Class II-IV - 26.5 miles long (Route 603 8.0 miles to Crows)
 Ski Areas Near Roanoke River - North Fork:
The Homestead, Virginia , 50 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 62 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 69 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 100 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 111 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 115 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 118 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 122 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 124 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 124 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Roanoke River - North Fork:
Super 8 Motel - Christiansburg, Christiansburg , 6 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Christiansburg, Va, Christiansburg , 6 miles away
Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Christiansburg, Christiansburg , 6 miles away
Quality Inn Christiansburg, Christiansburg , 6 miles away
Christiansburg-Days Inn, Christiansburg , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Roanoke River - North Fork:
Church Campgrounds, Montgomery County, 4 miles away
Interstate Overnight Park, Christiansburg, 6 miles away
Dixie Caverns, Salem, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Roanoke River - North Fork:
Trout Creek Appalachian Trail, Craig County , 12 miles away
Dragon Tooth Trail, Roanoke County , 12 miles away
Johns Creek Mountain Trail, Craig County , 13 miles away
Brush Mountain Horse Trail, Montgomery County , 14 miles away
Poverty Creek Horse Trail, Montgomery County , 15 miles away
 National Parks Near Roanoke River - North Fork:
Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 38 miles away

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