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Access Site VA

Carterton

Clinch River

Source: virginia_department_of_wildlife_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Lebanon, VA
County: Russell County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.91521038, -82.22150374
51 Riverside Inn Dr, Lebanon, VA 24266, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Clinch River at Cleveland, VA Same River 4.2 mi away
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Clinch River at Route 65 at Dungannon, VA Same River 14.5 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Clinch River
3 runs
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
II Downstream from here (6.0 mi to put-in) 3. St. Paul to Dungannon
17.0 mi
I-III Upstream from here (10.5 mi from take-out) 2. Pucketts Hole to Nash Ford
8.2 mi 17 ft/mi
I-II Upstream from here (33.9 mi from take-out) 1. Taylor's Mill (Route 637) to Cedar Bluff (low water bridge)
23.1 mi 20 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Carterton is a boat ramp access point on the Clinch River in Lebanon, Russell County, Virginia. The Clinch River is a major waterway with a drainage area of 4,254 square miles and an average flow of 6,831 cubic feet per second, making it a substantial river system suitable for various types of boating. This section of the Clinch River has an average gradient of 4.9 feet per mile with moderate current velocities around 6 feet per second, which is typical for paddlers and motorboats in this region.

The Clinch River descends over 1,656 feet across its 336-mile length and is classified as a major river (Stream Order 8). Access at Carterton provides entry to a well-established waterway that flows through eastern Tennessee and Virginia before joining the Tennessee River. Paddlers and boaters using this access should be prepared for moderate current conditions and plan accordingly for their skill level and intended trip duration.