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

James River Runners’ policy calls for a water level of 6ft or lower to put folks on the water.

Friday 5/23 11 AM: The water level is currently 5.9 ft.

You can track current water levels on the following link: https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/svev2

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

Rafting

Tubing

Fishing

Canoeing & Kayaking

River Details

Date: 5/23/25 Time: 110am

River Height: 5.9 ft.

Temperature: 65 degrees

CFS: 6,250

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 or Not Running 8,400

Forecast Details

Today

Sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Memorial Day

A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday

Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

Showers. Low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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?