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

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

 

CLASS I-II     8 miles
 
This run is great, but it is NOT in Bedford or Campbell county not even near. it starts in Mongomry county and flows into Roanoke county.use the put in at the Dixie Caverns wayside on Rt. 11. there are several take outs you can use, the river is next to the road in several places. Says Kurt

The Shawsville to Roanoke River stretch of Roanoke River - South Fork is 8 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so you'd
    better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. There are
campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The river winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains and you get great scenery. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. The natural beauty of Virginia and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Roanoke, if you're not familiar  
with the area there's a road map further down the page.

Briefly about the general area:
If you fancy a little side spree, try Seneca Hollow; the Pedlar Hills makes the scenery here great. Roanoke River - South Fork gets a typical amount of rain; May is the month that gets the most rain; January meanwhile is the driest month. Man, is there a heap of entertaining stuff to do in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
High temperatures at Roanoke River - South Fork through the warmest time of the year are in the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. Highs during the winter are regularly in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Roanoke River - South Fork.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 8 miles
Average Gradient: 8 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.16239
Longitude: -80.2419

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.23749
Longitude: -80.2139

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Current weather conditions at Roanoke River - South Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia
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Local climate location: BLACKSBURG 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Blue Jay Budget Host Inn, Salem
5 miles away
The Blue Jay Budget Host Inn Salem is located just off I-81 at Exit 132 in Salem, Virginia in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and 11 miles from the Roanoke Regional Airport. Salem is the main bu...

Super 8 Motel - Christiansburg, Christiansburg
9 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
9 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...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Roanoke River - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Roanoke River - South Fork:
Roanoke River - North Fork, Bedford/ Campbell County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 14 miles long (Route 603 to Roanoke River)
Bottom Creek, Montgomery County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (Bottom Creek Road Bridge To Route 637)
Johns Creek, Craig County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 21 miles long (Route 632 bridge to Route 311 bridge)
Craig Creek, Craig County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Old Route 311 bridge to New Castle)
Johns Creek, Craig County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5.5 miles long (Route 311 bridge to New Castle)
Little River - New R. Tributary, Montgomery/ Floyd County , 20 miles away, Class I-IV - 13 miles long (Riner to Copper Valley)
Barbours Creek, Craig County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Route 611 to Craig Creek)
Smith River, Patrick County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Charity to Backwater of Philpott Lake)
Potts Creek, Craig/ Alleghany County , 26 miles away, Class I-IV - 32.5 miles long (Route 311 to Route 18)
Little Stony Creek, Giles County , 26 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 1.6 miles long (Cascades to USFS Parking Area)
 Ski Areas Near Roanoke River - South Fork:
The Homestead, Virginia , 49 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 66 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 69 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 97 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 114 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 114 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 116 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 121 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 125 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 127 miles away, 830 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Roanoke River - South Fork:
Blue Jay Budget Host Inn, Salem , 5 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Christiansburg, Christiansburg , 9 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Christiansburg, Va, Christiansburg , 9 miles away
Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Christiansburg, Christiansburg , 9 miles away
Quality Inn Christiansburg, Christiansburg , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Roanoke River - South Fork:
Dixie Caverns, Salem, 5 miles away
Church Campgrounds, Montgomery County, 7 miles away
Interstate Overnight Park, Christiansburg, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Roanoke River - South Fork:
Dragon Tooth Trail, Roanoke County , 10 miles away
Trout Creek Appalachian Trail, Craig County , 11 miles away
North Mountain Trail, Craig County , 16 miles away
Johns Creek Mountain Trail, Craig County , 17 miles away
Brush Mountain Horse Trail, Montgomery County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Roanoke River - South Fork:
Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 34 miles away

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