Access Site
VA
Ivanhoe
City: Ivanhoe, VA
County: Carroll County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.82233611, -80.94944166
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Live Webcam
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-II
Put-in
New - 02.2 Ivanhoe to Austinville
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
02.2 Ivanhoe to Austinville
4.7 mi
I-II+(III)
This location is on this run
08. Pearisburg,VA to Glen Lyn, VA
9.6 mi
I-II
This location is on this run
06. Eggleston to Ripplemead
8.4 mi
4 ft/mi
II-III
Take-out at this location
02.1 Byllesby Dam to Ivanhoe
4.2 mi
I-II
Downstream from here (3.1 mi to put-in)
02.3 Austinville to Foster Falls
4.5 mi
II-III
Downstream from here (7.4 mi to put-in)
02.4 Foster Falls
0.6 mi
II
Downstream from here (8.0 mi to put-in)
03.0 Foster Falls to Barren Springs
6.4 mi
II
Downstream from here (12.0 mi to put-in)
03.1 Barren Springs to Allisonia
5.4 mi
I-II
Downstream from here (31.3 mi to put-in)
04. Claytor Dam to above McCoy Falls
26.0 mi
I-II(III)
Downstream from here (37.5 mi to put-in)
05. McCoy Falls to Eggleston
3.5 mi
I-III
Downstream from here (38.4 mi to put-in)
09. Glen Lyn, VA to Bull Falls Camping Area, WV
21.0 mi
5 ft/mi
I-III
Upstream from here (3.4 mi from take-out)
02.0 Fries Dam to Byllesby Dam
7.2 mi
11 ft/mi
I-II(III)
Upstream from here (7.9 mi from take-out)
01. Stuart Dam (Route 58) to Fries (Route 94)
43.9 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (38.1 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)
57 mi away
10. Bluestone Dam to Sandstone
11.0 mi
10 ft/mi
I-III
66 mi away
11. Sandstone to McCreery
15.0 mi
9 ft/mi
II-III
72 mi away
12. McCreery to Thurmond
13.0 mi
8 ft/mi
I-III
79 mi away
13. Thurmond to Cunard
7.2 mi
III-IV
81 mi away
14. Cunard to Fayette Station
6.9 mi
20 ft/mi
III-IV
90 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 Ivanhoe boat ramp provides access to the New River in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia. This major river has a total length of over 800 miles and a drainage area exceeding 14,000 square miles, making it a substantial waterway for paddlers and boaters.
The New River is classified as a headwater stream, meaning it originates near the Appalachian Mountains. It has an average gradient of 6.3 feet per mile and an average flow rate over 12,000 cubic feet per second, so paddlers should be prepared for moving water. The boat ramp itself is located within the Jefferson National Forest's Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, providing access to scenic and relatively undeveloped sections of this historic river.
While no additional amenities are listed for the Ivanhoe access point, the nearby Collins Cove Horse Campground offers a reservable camping option for those seeking to explore the area further by boat, kayak, or canoe. Paddlers and boaters should check for any closures or construction projects that may impact access before visiting the Ivanhoe boat ramp.
The New River is classified as a headwater stream, meaning it originates near the Appalachian Mountains. It has an average gradient of 6.3 feet per mile and an average flow rate over 12,000 cubic feet per second, so paddlers should be prepared for moving water. The boat ramp itself is located within the Jefferson National Forest's Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, providing access to scenic and relatively undeveloped sections of this historic river.
While no additional amenities are listed for the Ivanhoe access point, the nearby Collins Cove Horse Campground offers a reservable camping option for those seeking to explore the area further by boat, kayak, or canoe. Paddlers and boaters should check for any closures or construction projects that may impact access before visiting the Ivanhoe boat ramp.