Virginia whitewater - Shenandoah River - South Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, Page/ Rockingham County Page/ Rockingham county, Elkton to Luray section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     30.5 miles   This stretch of Shenandoah River - South Fork is 30.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The river winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains and you get great scenery. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Harrisonburg, please print out a copy of the road map further     down the page so you won’t get lost. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The natural beauty of Page/ Rockingham County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Shenandoah River - South Fork generally tend to be in the 80's. Once the sun is down it descends down   to the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's, and all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Shenandoah River - South Fork temperatures plunge to the 10's. Shenandoah River - South Fork gets a typical amount of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is mostly May, that's the one that rains the most; January meanwhile is the driest month. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Shenandoah River - South Fork; Stony Run Trail is a fine local trail; you might also want to pay a visit to Steam Hollow if you're here at Shenandoah River - South Fork. Yep, outdoors fun stuff truly is plentiful here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. There's perfect hiking along the Chapman Dovel Trail. Shenandoah River - South Fork, Elkton to Luray road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 30.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.4051 Longitude: -78.6355 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.645 Longitude: -78.53451 Paddler input for Shenandoah River - South Fork, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Shenandoah River - South Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Local climate location: MATHIAS 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Quality Inn Shenandoah Valley, New Market 9 miles away The Quality Inn Shenandoah Valley provides easy access to Interstate 81 and is only a short drive from Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park. The New Market Battlefield State Historical Park and ... New Market Days Inn Battlefield, New Market 9 miles away Welcome to Historic Town of New Market. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure; alone or with family or with pets; you will always be comforted with friendly smiles and clean rooms. During... Best Western Intown Of Luray, Luray 11 miles away Stay at this charming Luray, Virginia hotel providing convenient access to the Luray Caverns and the Shenandoah National Park. Enjoy beautiful mountain views, friendly customer service and convenien...   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. Books about whitewater paddling on Shenandoah River - South Fork, Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Shenandoah River - South Fork, Virginia. Find a whitewater outfitter in Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Harrisonburg, Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Harrisonburg, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Shenandoah River - South Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Shenandoah River - South Fork.   Whitewater Near Shenandoah River - South Fork: South River - Rapidan Tributary, Greene County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Rt. 638 to Route 619) Mill Creek - Shenandoah Tributary, Shenandoah County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Route 42 to North Fork Shenandoah River) Roach River, Albemarle County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (St. George to North Fork Rivanna River) Lynch River, Albermarle County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Shady Grove to North Fork of Rivanna River) Conway River, Madison/Greene County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 13 miles long (Rt. 667 to Rapidan River and Route 29 Bridge) Rose River, Madison County , 17 miles away, Class III - 2 miles long (Two miles to Robinson River) Shenandoah River - North Fork, Rockingham County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 27.5 miles long (Route 921 to Route 730) Stony Creek - North fork Shenandoah Tributary, Shenandoah County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 15.5 miles long (Liberty Furnace to North Fork Shenandoah) Shenandoah River - South Fork, Page/ Warren County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 27.5 miles long (Route 675 to Bentonville) White Oak Run, Madison County , 18 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (White Oak Fire Road to Lower White Oak Canyon Parking Lot)   Ski Areas Near Shenandoah River - South Fork: Massanutten, Virginia , 14 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 20 miles away, 500 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 41 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 63 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 64 miles away, 850 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 77 miles away, 610 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 94 miles away, 700 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 95 miles away, 750 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 95 miles away, 610 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 96 miles away, 1072 vertical feet   Hotels Near Shenandoah River - South Fork: Quality Inn Shenandoah Valley, New Market , 9 miles away New Market Days Inn Battlefield, New Market , 9 miles away Best Western Intown Of Luray, Luray , 11 miles away Skyland Resort, Luray , 12 miles away Big Meadows Lodge, Luray , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Shenandoah River - South Fork: Riverside Camping and Canoeing, Shenandoah, 3 miles away Yogi Bear's Jellystone Camp, Luray, 8 miles away Swift Run Campground, Elkton, 8 miles away   Trails Near Shenandoah River - South Fork: Chapman Dovel Trail, Page County , 3 miles away Stony Run Trail, Page County , 4 miles away Harris Cove Utz Gap Trail, Page County , 5 miles away West Branch Naked Creek Trail, Page County , 6 miles away Big Ugly Run Trail, Rockingham County , 7 miles away   National Parks Near Shenandoah River - South Fork: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 12 miles away