Virginia whitewater, Roanoke River - North Fork Bedford Campbell county, Route 603 to Roanoke River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     14 miles   The scenic beauty of Virginia and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch of Roanoke River - North Fork is 14 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers in this state are suitable for beginners.     If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. The Route 603 to Roanoke River section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is an added bonus. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so   you won’t get lost. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Briefly about the general area: A great site to stop by near Roanoke River - North Fork is Reese Hollow, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Roanoke River - North Fork; Trout Creek Appalachian Trail is a great local trail. These mountains rock, just look at all the enjoyable stuff to do in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Roanoke River - North Fork is a site with many visitors from Elliston, and do take some time to pop by Flatwoods while you're here. Roanoke River - North Fork, Route 603 to Roanoke River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Roanoke River - North Fork.   Whitewater Near Roanoke River - North Fork: Roanoke River - South Fork, Bedford/ Campbell County, 4 miles away       Class I-II - 8 miles long (Shawsville to Roanoke River) Roanoke River - North Fork, Bedford/ Campbell County, 5 miles away       Class I-III - 14 miles long (Route 603 to Roanoke River) Bottom Creek, Montgomery County, 8 miles away       Class V+ - 3 miles long (Bottom Creek Road Bridge To Route 637) Johns Creek, Craig County, 13 miles away       Class I-II - 21 miles long (Route 632 bridge to Route 311 bridge) Craig Creek, Craig County, 13 miles away       Class I-II - 7 miles long (Old Route 311 bridge to New Castle) Little River - New R. Tributary, Montgomery/ Floyd County, 15 miles away       Class I-IV - 13 miles long (Riner to Copper Valley) Johns Creek, Craig County, 18 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 5.5 miles long (Route 311 bridge to New Castle) Potts Creek, Craig/ Alleghany County, 20 miles away       Class I-IV - 32.5 miles long (Route 311 to Route 18) Barbours Creek, Craig County, 22 miles away       Class II-III - 7 miles long (Route 611 to Craig Creek) New River, Montgomery/ Giles/ Pulaski County, 22 miles away       Class I-III - 52.2 miles long (Claytor Lake to State line)   Ski Areas Near Roanoke River - North Fork: The Homestead, Virginia , 50 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Winterplace, West Virginia , 62 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 69 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs   Hotels Near Roanoke River - North Fork: Super 8 Christiansburg, Christiansburg , 6 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites CHRISTIANSBURG, Christiansburg , 6 miles away Quality Inn Christiansburg, Christiansburg , 6 miles away Homewood Suites By Hilton Christiansburg, Christiansburg , 6 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Christiansburg, Christiansburg , 6 miles away   Campgrounds Near Roanoke River - North Fork: Interstate Overnight Park, Christiansburg, 6 miles away Dixie Caverns, Salem, 8 miles away Sarver Hollow Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Mc Coy, 9 miles away   Trails Near Roanoke River - North Fork: Trout Creek Appalachian Trail, Craig , 12 miles away Dragon Tooth Trail, Roanoke , 12 miles away Johns Creek Mountain Trail, Craig , 13 miles away Brush Mountain Horse Trail, Montgomery , 14 miles away Poverty Creek Horse Trail, Montgomery , 15 miles away   Public Lands Near Roanoke River - North Fork: Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 38 miles away Moncove Lake State Park, West Virginia , 23 miles away Jefferson National Forest, Virginia , 24 miles away Claytor Lake State Park, Virginia , 25 miles away   Golf Courses Near Roanoke River - North Fork: Blacksburg Country Club, Blacksburg , 5 miles away Blacksburg Municipal Golf Course, Blacksburg , 8 miles away The Meadows Golf & Country Club, Christiansburg , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Roanoke River - North Fork Hoge Pond, Montgomery , 14 miles away