James River Runner – Tubing, Rafting and Kayaking on the James River – Tubing, Rafting and Kayaking on the James River

Welcome to

James River Runners

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

The Best Way to Experience the James River.

James River Runners

2025 Spring Season is here!

Use the Book Now button in the lower right to book your activity.

Office hours will vary.

If you are unable to reach our staff by phone, please leave a voicemail and we’ll return your call!

Notes about the 2025 season:

– Camping must be booked by phone.

– The 21 mile trip is currently unavailable.

TUBING

James River

Current Conditions

Canoeing & Kayaking

Fishing

Rafting

Tubing

River Details

Date: 3/22/25 Time: 9:44 am

River Height: 5.3 ft.

Temperature: 50 degrees

CFS: 5360

Clarity: Clear

BLUE= Low and slow, Watch For Rocks!

Green= The River is PERFECT!!

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

Red= High Water or Not Running

Forecast Details

Today

Sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday

A chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 62.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Reservations

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James River Runners 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!

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.

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.

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.

Camping

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

Fishing

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

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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Can you hear the river calling for you?