Leaksville Landing

Leaksville Landing is a boat ramp providing access to the Dan River in Eden, North Carolina. The Dan River at this location is a large, flowing river with significant gradient and moderate to strong current conditions. With an average flow of 4,350 cubic feet per second and a velocity of 2.92 feet per second, paddlers should expect moving water that requires attention to navigation and current awareness. The river's substantial 13.8 foot per mile average gradient means water moves steadily downstream, making this suitable primarily for experienced paddlers comfortable with river current dynamics.

The Dan River is a major tributary in the Piedmont region with a large drainage area of 3,897 square miles. At this access point, boaters have the advantage of launching into a established section of river with significant water volume. The proximity to Eden in Rockingham County places this ramp in a region with historical industrial heritage along the river. Paddlers and boaters using this landing should be prepared for river conditions typical of a flowing Piedmont stream and should check current water levels and flow rates before launching, as high water periods can create faster currents and hazardous conditions.