Virginia whitewater - South River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Waynesboro City / Rockingham County

Waynesboro City / Rockingham county, Waynesboro to Lynnwood section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     25 miles
  This section of South River in Waynesboro City / Rockingham County is 25 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. The wonderful Virginia scenery and the cool fresh water beats anything. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average,
    so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. 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. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great plus for this river. The put-in is not too far from Harrisonburg, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page.

Briefly about the general area:
Whohoo, so many fun things in one place! The Blue Ridge Mountains is unbeatable! Hiking along the Wildcat Ridge Trail is splendid fun. Take a hike on the Rocks
 
Mountain Trail; Dorsey Hanger Hollow is also a brilliant place to explore.
At South River during the summer months highs are in the 80's, and all through the night it cools down to the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and overnight lows in the 10's for South River. A common amount of precipitation falls here at South River; most of the rain falls all through August while February is commonly the driest month.

South River, Waynesboro to Lynnwood road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 25 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.06719
Longitude: -78.88391

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.31129
Longitude: -78.77101

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Current weather conditions at South River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia
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Local climate location: STAUNTON SEWAGE PLANT 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Quality Inn Waynesboro, Waynesboro
8 miles away
The Quality Inn hotel is conveniently located less than one mile from Fishburne Military School. This Waynesboro hotel is close to the Artisans Center of Virginia, Mary Baldwin College, the University...

Days Inn Waynesboro, Waynesboro
10 miles away
The Days Inn Waynesboro is located in the Shenandoah Valley only minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive. The area is known for its fabulous fall colors. Oversized guest rooms boast pano...

Waynesboro Super 8 Motel, Waynesboro
10 miles away
Secured inside corridor - Electronic locks on room doors 27' Flat TV with Remote/Cable/HBO Free local calls (Telephone deposit may apply) Free Cribs/Rollaway Beds at $6.00 - Available Pets All...



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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 South River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near South River.
 Whitewater Near South River:
Moormans River, Albemarle County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 13.5 miles long (Charlottesville Reservoir to Free Union)
Back Creek - South River Tributary, Augusta County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Sherando Lake to South River)
Stoney Creek, Nelson County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 0.8 miles long (Peggy's Pinch to Route 751)
Dry River, Rockingham County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Lily to North River)
Middle River, Augusta County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Westview to Verona)
Rockfish River - South Fork, Nelson County , 19 miles away, Class V - 3.2 miles long (Wintergreen to Beech Grove)
Buck Mountain Creek, Albermarle County , 19 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Route 610 to South Fork of Rivanna R)
Lynch River, Albermarle County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Shady Grove to North Fork of Rivanna River)
Roach River, Albemarle County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (St. George to North Fork Rivanna River)
Hardware River - North Fork, Albemarle County , 22 miles away, Class II-V - 6 miles long (Route 708 to Route 20)
 Ski Areas Near South River:
Massanutten, Virginia , 12 miles away, 1110 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 17 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 34 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 61 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 61 miles away, 850 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 73 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 81 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 83 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near South River:
Quality Inn Waynesboro, Waynesboro , 8 miles away
Days Inn Waynesboro, Waynesboro , 10 miles away
Waynesboro Super 8 Motel, Waynesboro , 10 miles away
Comfort Inn Waynesboro, Waynesboro , 10 miles away
Holiday Inn Express WAYNESBORO-ROUTE 340, Waynesboro , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near South River:
Waynesboro North 340 Campground, Waynesboro, 8 miles away
Misty Mountain Camp Resort, Greenwood, 10 miles away
Loft Mountain Campgrounds, Albemarle County, 11 miles away
 Trails Near South River:
Rocks Mountain Trail, Augusta County , 2 miles away
Wildcat Ridge Trail, Augusta County , 2 miles away
Trayfoot Mountain Trail, Augusta County , 3 miles away
Riprap Trail, Augusta County , 4 miles away
Turk Mountain Trail, Augusta County , 4 miles away
 National Parks Near South River:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 37 miles away
 Lakes Near South River

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