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Access Site VA

Clarkton Bridge

Staunton River • Roanoke River

Source: virginia_department_of_wildlife_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Nathalie, VA
County: Charlotte County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.97813947, -78.89673774
X4H3+78 Nathalie, VA, USA
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Roanoke (staunton) River at Brookneal, VA Same River 5 mi away
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About This Access Site
Clarkton Bridge provides access to the Staunton River, a small headwater stream located in Nathalie, Charlotte County. This is a narrow creek-class waterway with significant gradient and moderate flow, making it suitable primarily for paddling sports rather than motorized vessels. The river features a steep average slope of 521 feet per mile and flows at approximately 7 cubic feet per second, creating moving water conditions that paddlers should respect. With its headwater classification and 266-mile distance to the river mouth, this section represents the upper reaches of the Staunton River system in a rural Virginia setting.