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   What parking place do you park at to get in?  Parking place to get out for this trip? Could tubes work also? Says Ken Boyd 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 scenic beauty of Bedford/ Campbell County and the water flowing gracefully down Roanoke River - South Fork make the trip here     worthwhile. The Shawsville to Roanoke River section of Roanoke River - South Fork is 8 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. The put-in is not too far from Roanoke, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good places for that around here. The Shawsville to Roanoke River section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river   tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: Seneca Hollow is close to Roanoke River - South Fork and is a splendid spot, and the Pedlar Hills is one of the things that make Roanoke River - South Fork so magnificent. Summertime highs at Roanoke River - South Fork generally tend to be in the 80's with night lows in the 50's. Highs throughout the wintertime are regularly in the 40's; night lows through the wintertime for Roanoke River - South Fork tend to be in the 10's. Roanoke River - South Fork gets a typical amount of rain; most of the rain falls through May, and the driest month is January. Life's too short to enjoy all the enjoyable things in the Blue Ridge Mountains. 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 Paddler input for Roanoke River - South Fork, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Roanoke River - South Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Local climate location: BLACKSBURG 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 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, 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... Fairfield Inn & Suites Christiansburg, Christiansburg 9 miles away Make Fairfield Inn & Suites Christiansburg/Blacksburg your choice for a relaxed and enjoyable stay. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, we are conveniently located directly off I-81, minutes from ...   Blue Ridge Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Blue Ridge Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Blue Ridge Mountains. All Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Virginia. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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   Hotels Near Roanoke River - South Fork: Super 8 Christiansburg, Christiansburg , 9 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CHRISTIANSBURG, Christiansburg , 9 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Christiansburg, Christiansburg , 9 miles away Quality Inn Christiansburg, Christiansburg , 9 miles away Days Inn Christiansburg, Christiansburg , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Roanoke River - South Fork: Dixie Caverns, Salem, 5 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