Experience The James River

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

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Canoeing
Tubing
Rafting
Kayaking
Camping
Fishing

Current Conditions

Canoeing & Kayaking

The River is PERFECT!!

Fishing

Levels great, but still a bit cloudy

Rafting

The River is PERFECT!!

Tubing

The River is PERFECT!!

Date

4/08/25 | 6:40 pm

Temperature

49 degrees

River Height

12

River Speed

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3-Mile River Trip Non Stop

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9-Mile River Trip Non Stop

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Forecast Details

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Forecast Details

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Today

Sunny

High near 57. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

Sunny

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Wednesday

Sunny

Sunny, with a high near 63.

Tonight

Thunderstorm

Cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Thunderstorm

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Wednesday Night

Thunderstorm

Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

Saturday

Rainy

Scattered showers, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. North wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

Rainy

Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Thursday

Rainy

Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

Saturday Night

Party Cloud

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday Night

Party Cloud

Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

Thursday

Party Cloud

Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

Trip Map
James River Runner Campsite

2025 Spring season is here.

Important Notes about the 2025 season

Camping must be booked by phone.

The 21 mile trip is currently unavailable.

Office Hours
Day
Hours
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

River Activities

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.

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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.

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We had the best time!!!! A very good use of the money and a wonderful family fun adventure. Everyone was very accommodating and we had a blast. We cannot wait to go again except even longer and more people!!! I would suggest this for any type of family situation!

Winter

When you talk about family traditions, my boys and I have been camping at James River Runners at Hatton ferry for 18 years… During our June 2025 camping trip, we realized that my youngest son was five years old the first time we went primitive camping at James River Runners… Though we may not go every summer, we’ve spent more summers at JRR campground than not. We have created so many memories together tubing and kayaking, and I enjoy every second every year!

Chris

We decided to take an adventure on the James for my birthday with our kids and I could not recommend the team at James River Runners more. The whole family from our 6 year old to my 70 year old parents had a blast.

Kristi

We have tubed here for years and finally did the 9-mile canoe paddle. It was a spectacular stretch of river! Tom, the new owner, and Tucker, the all time best river guide and canoe wrangler, went above and *way* beyond to take care of us. The whole staff is amazing, including the happy tail-wagging yellow lab. If you live within 2 hours of JRR, this is the place to build summer memories. We are lucky to a have a tubing and canoe livery like this on the James.

William

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Restaurants

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Coffee Shop & Bookstore

A cozy spot serving coffee, light bites, and featuring a selection of new and used books. Popular for its relaxed vibe and community feel.

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Convenience Store & Deli

A local one-stop shop offering fresh food, fuel, catering services, and daily essentials with rewards programs for customers.

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American Restaurant & Bar

Family-friendly tavern known for hearty American dishes, local beers, and a riverside atmosphere.

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Italian Restaurant

Authentic Italian fare in a casual setting, offering pastas, pizzas, and traditional specialties. A go-to for comfort Italian dining.

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Mexican Restaurant

Vibrant local Mexican restaurant known for flavorful tacos, enchiladas, and margaritas.

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Hardware Store

Trusted ACE Hardware location offering tools, garden supplies, home improvement essentials, and expert advice since 1930.

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