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

The Best Way to Experience the James River.

James River Runners

Welcome to

James River Runners

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

THE 2023 SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!!

We are gearing up for another summer of fun and sun on the water! We will begin taking reservations March 1st. SPRING OFFICE HOURS WILL VARY. IF YOU LEAVE A MESSAGE WE WILL RETURN IT AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. All camping must be booked by 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!

We are looking to hire new staff for the season so give us a call.

Call or book online today!

TUBING

James River

Current Conditions

Canoeing & Kayaking

Tubing

Rafting

Fishing

River Details

Date: 3/5/2023 11:36 AM

Average Depth = 7.78 ft

Water Temp = 49 degrees

Water Speed (Est. ) 4.5 MPH

Water Clarity = Cloudy

CFS = 11500

RED = High water levels, Not running

YELLOW = Above average levels, faster trips and STRONG SWIMMERS ONLY

GREEN = Perfect conditions! The river is ready for you!

BLUE = Low levels, longer trip times. Watch for rocks!

**River levels and conditions are subject to change without notice.

Forecast Details

Today

Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the evening.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 56.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Friday

A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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.