Virginia whitewater - Slate River, Buckingham County Buckingham county, Diana Mills to James River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     9.5 miles   I have floated this river more times than i can count. Yes, it is an easy float but, i have respect for any body of moving water Says Thomas Mitchell The put-in location is a short drive from Charlottesville, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The Diana Mills to James River section of Slate River in Virginia is 9.5 miles long and is a class I-II     section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. The Diana Mills to James River stretch is the only paddling stretch along Slate River. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: Through the months of summer highs here at Slate River get into the 80's while night lows are regularly in the 60's. Through the wintertime this place   gets highs in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Slate River. All the water falling down from the sky makes Slate River a wet location; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily October, that's the one that rains the most; the driest of the months is January. Slate River, Diana Mills to James River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 9.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.67369 Longitude: -78.42701 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.7139 Longitude: -78.3256 Paddler input for Slate River, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Slate River, Virginia Local climate location: CHARLOTTESVILLE 18 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Clifton Inn, Charlottesville 17 miles away Clifton is one of Virginias most intimate, elegant and historic properties, combining the charm of a country inn with the top-tier comfort and amenities of a luxury hotel. Clifton, a member of Relais ... Keswick Hall At Monticello, Keswick 18 miles away Keswick Hall is a country estate situated on 600 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and only 15 minutes from historic Charlottesville. The hotel offers an 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designe... Comfort Inn Monticello, Charlottesville 18 miles away Located in the historic Monticello area of Charlottesville, in a quiet scenic location. Easy on/off access from I-64/250 East Bypass. Minutes from downtown and UVA. All rooms offer FREE high speed Int...   All Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Slate River, Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Slate River, 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 Charlottesville, Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Charlottesville, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Slate River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Slate River.   Whitewater Near Slate River: Hardware River, Fluvanna County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Temperance Wayside to James River) Rivanna River, Albermarle County , 18 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Charlottesville to Shadwell) Hardware River - South Fork, Albemarle County , 19 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Route 631 to Hardware River) Hardware River - North Fork, Albemarle County , 19 miles away, Class II-V - 6 miles long (Route 708 to Route 20) Rivanna River - North Fork, Albemarle County , 27 miles away, Class II - 12 miles long (Advance Mills to Route 29) Buck Mountain Creek, Albermarle County , 29 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Route 610 to South Fork of Rivanna R)   Ski Areas Near Slate River: Wintergreen, Virginia , 41 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 47 miles away, 1110 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 67 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Slate River: Clifton Inn, Charlottesville , 17 miles away Keswick Hall At Monticello, Keswick , 18 miles away Comfort Inn Monticello, Charlottesville , 18 miles away Hilton Garden Inn Charlottesville, Charlottesville , 19 miles away Best Western Crossroads Inn & Suites, Gordonsville , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Slate River: James River Runners, Scottsville, 10 miles away Bear Creek State Park, Cumberland, 13 miles away Cedar Crest At Twin Lakes State Park, Green Bay, 13 miles away   National Parks Near Slate River: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 53 miles away