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

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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

* WE ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2024 SEASON!! *

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF OUR PATRONS FOR ANOTHER FANTASTIC SEASON OF FUN AND SUN ON THE RIVER AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE AGAIN IN THE SPRING OF 2025!

WE WILL BEGIN TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR NEXT SEASON MARCH 1 2025.

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!!

Call or book online today!

TUBING

James River

Current Conditions

Canoeing & Kayaking

Tubing

Fishing

Rafting

River Details

Date: 9/21/24 Time: 9:16am

River Height: 3.68 ft.

Temperature: 68 degrees

CFS: 1960

Clarity: CLEARING

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

Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

Tonight

Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

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

Friday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. 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.