1137 Emmet Street N.
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
(434) 995-5669
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Great Outdoor Provision Co.1137 Emmet Street N.
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
Charlottesville and Albemarle County are home to two rivers: the scenic Rivanna River and mighty James River. Both offer opportunities to kayak, canoe, tube, or SUP. If you're looking for a more laid back experience, look for calmer bodies of water like Ragged Mountain Reservoir, Beaver Creek, and Walnut Creek.
There are a number of retailers in town who can set you up with the gear you need to hit the water. Explore our outfitters at the bottom of this page to determine where to rent a tube, kayak, stand up paddle board, and more.
Explore the map and read summaries of popular water routes before. You can return to all outdoor routes here.
1137 Emmet Street N.
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
(434) 995-5669
Website
Great Outdoor Provision Co.1137 Emmet Street N.
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
265 Ferry Street
Scottsville, Virginia 24590
(434) 286-4386
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James River Reeling and Rafting265 Ferry Street
Scottsville, Virginia 24590
10092 Hatton Ferry Road
Scottsville, Virginia 24590
(434) 286-2338
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James River Runners, LLC10092 Hatton Ferry Road
Scottsville, Virginia 24590
2015 Bond Street
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
(888) 660-1569
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L.L. Bean Charlottesville Retail Store2015 Bond Street
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
1518 E High St
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
(434) 218-2052
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Rivanna River Company1518 E High St
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
120 Wegmans Way
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
(434) 422-3417
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Public Lands120 Wegmans Way
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Bring a life jacket. Virginia law states that there must be one wearable U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket for each person on a boat, including paddle craft such as canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddleboards. Each of our local outfitters will provide you with a life jacket when you rent from them.
Be aware of water levels and river conditions. Water levels vary throughout the season. Watch the local forecast and check in with our local water outfitters for their recommendations on when it's safe to paddle. Follow these links to monitor the Rivanna River and James River conditions.
Bring enough food and water. It's important to stay hydrated at any time of year. Make sure you have enough food and water for the duration of your paddling trip.
Pack it in, pack it out. Make sure any trash created during your trip stays with you and is properly disposed of.
Have a plan and make sure someone knows the plan. Make sure you know how to get back to your vehicle at the end of your paddling trip. Be sure to share your plans or location with someone you trust.
We acknowledge that the land we recreate on and refer to as Charlottesville and Albemarle County is the ancestral lands of the Monocan Nation and its people. The Monacan Indians have lived here for over 10,000 years and continue to live here to this day. We acknowledge their presence as well as their current and historical contributions to this region.
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