City: Madison Heights, VA
County: Campbell County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.41929128, -79.04056172
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on James River
12 runs (7 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
Upstream from here (2.3 mi from take-out)
3. Snowdon (Route 501/130) to Six Mile
30.2 mi
II+(III)
Upstream from here (27.0 mi from take-out)
2. Glasgow to Snowdon
4.8 mi
11 ft/mi
I-II
Upstream from here (32.2 mi from take-out)
1.8. Alpine to Glasgow
10.0 mi
I(II)
Upstream from here (40.0 mi from take-out)
1.6. Arcadia to Alpine
4.8 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (42.2 mi from take-out)
1.4. Buchanan to Arcadia
6.2 mi
7 ft/mi
I
Upstream from here (44.7 mi from take-out)
1.2. Springwood to Buchanan
4.8 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (49.2 mi from take-out)
1. Eagle Rock (Route 43) to Springwood (Route 630)
17.0 mi
4 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Joshua Falls boat ramp provides access to the James River, a major waterway that flows for over 1,800 miles across Virginia. This headwater section of the river near Madison Heights has an average gradient of 2 feet per mile and an average flow of around 12,800 cubic feet per second, making it navigable for a variety of watercraft.
The concrete boat ramp is suitable for launching canoes, kayaks, and small motorized boats. Ample parking is available nearby. Paddlers and boaters should be aware of the river's size and flow, and use caution when navigating. This access point is located approximately 9 miles downstream from Lynchburg. Nearby recreational opportunities include the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.
While specific hours or fees for the boat ramp are not confirmed, the Joshua Falls access provides a convenient launch point for exploring this scenic stretch of the James River. Visitors are encouraged to plan accordingly and practice safe boating and paddling techniques when using this site.
The concrete boat ramp is suitable for launching canoes, kayaks, and small motorized boats. Ample parking is available nearby. Paddlers and boaters should be aware of the river's size and flow, and use caution when navigating. This access point is located approximately 9 miles downstream from Lynchburg. Nearby recreational opportunities include the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.
While specific hours or fees for the boat ramp are not confirmed, the Joshua Falls access provides a convenient launch point for exploring this scenic stretch of the James River. Visitors are encouraged to plan accordingly and practice safe boating and paddling techniques when using this site.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
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