Welcome to

James River Runners

Your destination for canoeing, tubing, rafting, kayaking, camping and fishing on the James River in Central Virginia.

THE 2024 SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

 SPRING OFFICE HOURS WILL VARY. CHECK OUR WEBSITE TO GET CURRENT CONDITIONS AND TO SEE IF WE ARE RUNNING.

We will begin taking reservations for another summer of fun and sun on the water March 1 2024!  ALL CAMPING MUST BE BOOKED WITH STAFF IN OUR OFFICE. If you do not plan on camping with us you can book your float trip on line at jamesriver.com  We look forward to seeing you all!!

  The River is calling! Come join the fun!

Call or book online today!

 

BOOK YOUR TRIP TODAY!

CANOEING

TUBING

RAFTING

KAYAKING

CAMPING

FISHING

James River

Current Conditions

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Rafting

River Details

Date: 4/15/24   Time: 10:32 am

River Height:  8.88 ft.

Temperature:  52 degrees

CFS:  14,900

Clarity:  Cloudy

BLUE= Low and slow, Watch For Rocks!

Green= The River is PERFECT!!

Yellow= Above Average Water Levels. STRONG SWIMMERS ONLY!!

Red= High Water. Not Running

Forecast Details

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and frequent lightning. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Reservations

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James River Runners Activities

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Canoeing

Enjoy the James on a relaxing canoe. Canoe for a few hours or take a muli-day trip. Excellent swimming and picnicking opportunities and the scenery is AAA!

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Tubing

Our 3 mile river tube trip winds through beautiful rural countryside, and has a nice set of novice rapids as well as several great islands to stop and enjoy.

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Rafting

Grab a group of friends and explore the river together on an inflatable raft. A great way for a small group to spend the day on the river.

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Kayaking

Some of the most fun you can have on any river is in a kayak. Kayaks are fast, easy to maneuver and available for ages 10 and up.

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Camping

Setup your campsite right on the James. Enjoy the sights and sounds of riverside camping. Camping is for customers renting equipment only.

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Fishing

Fishing on the James River is must for every angler. James River Runners offers full day, part day and overnight fishing excursions.

EXPLORE FISHING

Directions to James River Runners

Using GPS can often place you on the other side of the river. We are located on the North side of the river. Please be sure your directions are to the correct side if using MapQuest or GPS. Call us if you need help getting here: (434) 286-2338. See detailed directions coming from different directions.

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