City: Richmond, VA
County: Henrico County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.40729782, -77.30542723
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on James River
12 runs (2 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
III-IV
Upstream from here (11.9 mi from take-out)
5. Lower James through Richmond
2.5 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (13.9 mi from take-out)
4. Upper James into Richmond
4.5 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I-II
121 mi away
3. Snowdon (Route 501/130) to Six Mile
30.2 mi
II+(III)
144 mi away
2. Glasgow to Snowdon
4.8 mi
11 ft/mi
I-II
149 mi away
1.8. Alpine to Glasgow
10.0 mi
I(II)
159 mi away
1.6. Arcadia to Alpine
4.8 mi
I-II
161 mi away
1.4. Buchanan to Arcadia
6.2 mi
7 ft/mi
I
164 mi away
1.2. Springwood to Buchanan
4.8 mi
I-II
168 mi away
1. Eagle Rock (Route 43) to Springwood (Route 630)
17.0 mi
4 ft/mi
I-II
172 mi away
01. Iron Gate to Glen Wilton
4.1 mi
I-II
174 mi away
02. Glen Wilton to Gala
7.3 mi
I
174 mi away
03. Gala to Eagle Rock
3.9 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Deep Bottom provides easy access to the James River, a major waterway in Virginia. The site features two boat ramps for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats. An additional canoe launch is located on the adjacent Four Mile Creek.
The James River is a substantial waterway, stretching over 1,100 miles with an average flow of nearly 13,000 cubic feet per second. Boaters can expect a relatively deep channel and moderate current, with an average gradient of 2 feet per mile. This section of the river is located about 30 miles upriver from the Chesapeake Bay and 11 miles from the city of Richmond.
In addition to the water access, Deep Bottom Park offers picnic facilities and fishing opportunities. The park grounds and boat ramp access are open from dawn to dusk, though specific hours may vary. Paddlers and boaters should exercise caution appropriate for the river's size and flow conditions, and be prepared for changing weather and water levels. Nearby recreation areas like Presquile National Wildlife Refuge and James River National Wildlife Refuge provide additional opportunities for exploration along the James River.
The James River is a substantial waterway, stretching over 1,100 miles with an average flow of nearly 13,000 cubic feet per second. Boaters can expect a relatively deep channel and moderate current, with an average gradient of 2 feet per mile. This section of the river is located about 30 miles upriver from the Chesapeake Bay and 11 miles from the city of Richmond.
In addition to the water access, Deep Bottom Park offers picnic facilities and fishing opportunities. The park grounds and boat ramp access are open from dawn to dusk, though specific hours may vary. Paddlers and boaters should exercise caution appropriate for the river's size and flow conditions, and be prepared for changing weather and water levels. Nearby recreation areas like Presquile National Wildlife Refuge and James River National Wildlife Refuge provide additional opportunities for exploration along the James River.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Presquile National Wildlife Refuge
Located within
James River National Wildlife Refuge
Located within
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
Located within
Richmond National Battlefield Park
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