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

Rafting

Tubing

Canoeing & Kayaking

Fishing

River Details

Date: 4/14/25 Time: 9:25 am

River Height: 5.1 ft.

Temperature: 55 degrees

CFS: 4380

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

Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Wednesday Night

Clear, with a low around 37.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 68.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

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?