Welcome to

James River Runners

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

 

                                                WE ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2022 SEASON.

     WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OUR PATRONS FOR MAKING IT ANOTHER GREAT SEASON OF FUN AND SUN ON THE WATER AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE AGAIN IN THE SPRING!

                     WE WILL BEGIN TAKING RESERVATIONS AGAIN FOR NEXT SEASON MARCH 1 OF 2023.

                                               The River is calling! Come join the fun!

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CANOEING

TUBING

RAFTING

KAYAKING

CAMPING

FISHING

James River

Current Conditions

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Tubing
Rafting
Fishing

River Details

Date: 9/25/2022  8:06 AM

Average Depth = 3.48 ft

Water Temp = 70 degrees

Water Speed (Est. ) 1.5 MPH

Water Clarity = Clear

CFS = 1660

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
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light southwest wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Reservations

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James River Runners Activities

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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. See detailed directions coming from different directions.

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