City: Austinville, VA
County: Wythe County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.85389847, -80.91846219
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-II
Put-in
New - 02.3 Austinville to Foster Falls
Current Conditions
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• 1200.00-10000.00 cfs
New River at Ivanhoe, VA
Whitewater Runs on New River
20 runs (14 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II
Put-in at this location
02.3 Austinville to Foster Falls
4.5 mi
I-II
This location is on this run
06. Eggleston to Ripplemead
8.4 mi
4 ft/mi
I-II+(III)
This location is on this run
08. Pearisburg,VA to Glen Lyn, VA
9.6 mi
I-II
Take-out at this location
02.2 Ivanhoe to Austinville
4.7 mi
II-III
Downstream from here (4.5 mi to put-in)
02.4 Foster Falls
0.6 mi
II
Downstream from here (5.0 mi to put-in)
03.0 Foster Falls to Barren Springs
6.4 mi
II
Downstream from here (9.0 mi to put-in)
03.1 Barren Springs to Allisonia
5.4 mi
I-II
Downstream from here (28.3 mi to put-in)
04. Claytor Dam to above McCoy Falls
26.0 mi
I-II(III)
Downstream from here (34.5 mi to put-in)
05. McCoy Falls to Eggleston
3.5 mi
I-III
Downstream from here (35.9 mi to put-in)
09. Glen Lyn, VA to Bull Falls Camping Area, WV
21.0 mi
5 ft/mi
II-III
Upstream from here (3.0 mi from take-out)
02.1 Byllesby Dam to Ivanhoe
4.2 mi
I-III
Upstream from here (5.6 mi from take-out)
02.0 Fries Dam to Byllesby Dam
7.2 mi
11 ft/mi
I-II(III)
Upstream from here (10.7 mi from take-out)
01. Stuart Dam (Route 58) to Fries (Route 94)
43.9 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (35.3 mi from take-out)
07. Ripplemead to Pearisburg
8.4 mi
8 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I-III(IV)
55 mi away
10. Bluestone Dam to Sandstone
11.0 mi
10 ft/mi
I-III
63 mi away
11. Sandstone to McCreery
15.0 mi
9 ft/mi
II-III
70 mi away
12. McCreery to Thurmond
13.0 mi
8 ft/mi
I-III
77 mi away
13. Thurmond to Cunard
7.2 mi
III-IV
79 mi away
14. Cunard to Fayette Station
6.9 mi
20 ft/mi
III-IV
89 mi away
15. New River Dries: Hawks Nest Dam to Gauley Bridge
6.0 mi
18 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Austinville boat ramp provides convenient public access to the New River in southwestern Virginia. As one of the major waterways of the Appalachian region, the New River is a popular destination for paddlers, anglers, and recreational boaters.
The ramp is located along Virginia Route 636 in the town of Austinville, making it easily accessible from nearby campgrounds and accommodations. Boaters can expect a wide, concrete launch area suitable for a variety of watercraft, from kayaks and canoes to small motorboats. The New River at this location is a large, headwater stream with an average flow of over 12,000 cubic feet per second and a moderate gradient of 6.3 feet per mile. Paddlers should be prepared for swift currents and potentially challenging conditions.
Whether you're planning a day trip or a multi-day adventure, the Austinville boat ramp provides a convenient starting point to explore the scenic New River and the surrounding New River Trail State Park. Be sure to check local regulations and conditions before launching, and enjoy your time on the water.
The ramp is located along Virginia Route 636 in the town of Austinville, making it easily accessible from nearby campgrounds and accommodations. Boaters can expect a wide, concrete launch area suitable for a variety of watercraft, from kayaks and canoes to small motorboats. The New River at this location is a large, headwater stream with an average flow of over 12,000 cubic feet per second and a moderate gradient of 6.3 feet per mile. Paddlers should be prepared for swift currents and potentially challenging conditions.
Whether you're planning a day trip or a multi-day adventure, the Austinville boat ramp provides a convenient starting point to explore the scenic New River and the surrounding New River Trail State Park. Be sure to check local regulations and conditions before launching, and enjoy your time on the water.