Virginia whitewater - Rockfish River - South Fork, Nelson County Nelson county, Wintergreen to Beech Grove section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     3.2 miles   The Wintergreen to Beech Grove stretch of Rockfish River - South Fork in Virginia is 3.2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V section of whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Staunton-Waynesboro, as you can see on the road map further down. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Virginia are often more forgiving than in other states, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners.     Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. The campgrounds here at Rockfish River - South Fork are pretty good. Rockfish River - South Fork doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Wintergreen to Beech Grove section is the only one. The natural beauty of Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. This is a bit of a short stretch so no need to bring snacks. Briefly about the general area: Nearby Pond Hollow is a great place to go if you're at Rockfish River - South Fork, and don't leave Rockfish River - South Fork without first going for a hike along the Turkey Pen Ridge Trail. From a rain point of view Rockfish River - South Fork is a quite normal place; during the month of August you get the   most rain around here, and February is the month with the least moisture. All through the summer months, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at Rockfish River - South Fork; during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's while Rockfish River - South Fork overnight low temperatures during the winter are in the 10's. Good hiking is available along the Mills Creek Trail, and you can never get enough of the delightful skiing at Wintergreen. A river like this is too good to miss. Rockfish River - South Fork, Wintergreen to Beech Grove road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 3.2 miles Average Gradient: 280 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.90159 Longitude: -78.9711 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.87609 Longitude: -78.9395 Paddler input for Rockfish River - South Fork, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Rockfish River - South Fork, Virginia Local climate location: STAUNTON SEWAGE PLANT 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen 3 miles away Wintergreen is an 11000 acre four-season destination mountain resort conveniently located adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway and 45 miles south-west of Charlottesville Virginia. Accommodations feature... Residence Inn Waynesboro, Waynesboro 10 miles away The new Residence Inn by Marriott? 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Outdoors Recreation Near Staunton-Waynesboro, Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Staunton-Waynesboro, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Rockfish River - South Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Rockfish River - South Fork.   Whitewater Near Rockfish River - South Fork: Stoney Creek, Nelson County , 3 miles away, Class IV - 0.8 miles long (Peggy's Pinch to Route 751) Back Creek - South River Tributary, Augusta County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Sherando Lake to South River) Tye River - North Fork, Nelson County , 7 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Above Nash to Confluence with Tye River) Tye River, Nelson County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 15 miles long (Nash to Tye River) Tye River - South Fork, Nelson County , 9 miles away, Class V - 3.7 miles long (Route 56 to Nash) Tye River - Upper North Fork, Nelson County , 10 miles away, Class V - 0.5 miles long (Adrenaline Alley) Shoe Creek, Amherst/Nelson County , 11 miles away, Class III-V - 2 miles long (North Fork to Piney) Piney River, Nelson/Amherst County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Alhambra to Woodson) Tye River - Upper South Fork, Nelson County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Montebello to first Route 56 bridge) Tye River, -blank- County , 13 miles away, Class -blank- - 6 miles long (US 29 to Route 654)   Ski Areas Near Rockfish River - South Fork: Wintergreen, Virginia , 2 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 31 miles away, 1110 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 52 miles away, 500 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 63 miles away, 700 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 69 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 70 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 77 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 95 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Rockfish River - South Fork: Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen , 3 miles away Residence Inn Waynesboro, Waynesboro , 10 miles away Best Western Waynesboro Inn & Suites Conf Ctr, Waynesboro , 10 miles away Holiday Inn Express WAYNESBORO-ROUTE 340, Waynesboro , 10 miles away Comfort Inn Waynesboro, Waynesboro , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Rockfish River - South Fork: Sherando Lake Campground, Augusta County, 4 miles away Kennedy Fields Campgrounds, Augusta County, 6 miles away Crabtree Falls Campgrounds, Tyro, 9 miles away   Trails Near Rockfish River - South Fork: Turkey Pen Ridge Trail, Augusta County , 4 miles away Mills Creek Trail, Augusta County , 5 miles away White Rock Gap Trail, Augusta County , 5 miles away Kennedy Ridge Trail, Augusta County , 7 miles away Stony Run Trail, Augusta County , 9 miles away   National Parks Near Rockfish River - South Fork: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 55 miles away Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 67 miles away   Lakes Near Rockfish River - South Fork