Meherrin Park

Meherrin Park provides boat access to the Meherrin River, a significant waterway in southeastern Virginia. The Meherrin River is a large river system (Stream Order 7) with a total length of nearly 143 miles and substantial drainage area of 1603 square miles. The river has an average flow rate of 1690 cubic feet per second with moderate velocity of 2.55 feet per second, creating manageable conditions for most boaters. The relatively gentle average gradient of 1.7 feet per mile suggests the river has moderate current without extreme rapids or hazards in most sections. Located in Emporia, this access point serves paddlers and boaters looking to explore this major river system in the region.