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

RIVER LEVELS ARE LOW AND TRIP TIMES ARE TAKING LONGER. WATCH FOR ROCKS.

LAST SHUTTLE LEAVES AT 1:30 DUE TO LOW RIVER LEVELS.

YOU MUST ARRIVE 30 MIN PRIOR TO YOUR RESERVED TRIP TIME TO ALLOW FOR CHECK IN. PLEASE BE ON TIME!!

CHECK OUR WEBSITE TO GET CURRENT CONDITIONS AND TO SEE IF WE ARE RUNNING.

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!!

The River is calling! Come join the fun!

Call or book online today!

TUBING

James River

Current Conditions

Tubing

Canoeing & Kayaking

Rafting

Fishing

River Details

RIVER IS GETTING LOW. LONGER TRIP TIMES AND WATCH FOR ROCKS!!

Date: 6/30/24 Time: 8:01 am

River Height: 3.1ft.

Temperature: 81.5 degrees

CFS: 1430

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

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then isolated showers between 8am and 11am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 9 mph.

Monday Night

Clear, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 90.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Independence Day

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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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.