Access Site
VA
Snidow Park Landing
City: Pembroke, VA
County: Giles County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.31470920, -80.64266198
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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
Take-out
New - 06. Eggleston to Ripplemead
4 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 2.50-7.20 ft
New River at Glen Lyn, VA
Whitewater Runs on New River
20 runs (17 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
This location is on this run
06. Eggleston to Ripplemead
8.4 mi
4 ft/mi
I-II
Downstream from here (2.8 mi to put-in)
07. Ripplemead to Pearisburg
8.4 mi
8 ft/mi
I-II+(III)
Downstream from here (8.2 mi to put-in)
08. Pearisburg,VA to Glen Lyn, VA
9.6 mi
I-III
Downstream from here (15.2 mi to put-in)
09. Glen Lyn, VA to Bull Falls Camping Area, WV
21.0 mi
5 ft/mi
I-III(IV)
Downstream from here (28.5 mi to put-in)
10. Bluestone Dam to Sandstone
11.0 mi
10 ft/mi
I-III
Downstream from here (36.0 mi to put-in)
11. Sandstone to McCreery
15.0 mi
9 ft/mi
II-III
Downstream from here (48.2 mi to put-in)
12. McCreery to Thurmond
13.0 mi
8 ft/mi
I-II(III)
Upstream from here (2.7 mi from take-out)
05. McCoy Falls to Eggleston
3.5 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (5.3 mi from take-out)
04. Claytor Dam to above McCoy Falls
26.0 mi
II
Upstream from here (26.3 mi from take-out)
03.1 Barren Springs to Allisonia
5.4 mi
II
Upstream from here (29.5 mi from take-out)
03.0 Foster Falls to Barren Springs
6.4 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (33.4 mi from take-out)
02.3 Austinville to Foster Falls
4.5 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (32.9 mi from take-out)
02.4 Foster Falls
0.6 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (37.1 mi from take-out)
02.2 Ivanhoe to Austinville
4.7 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (40.0 mi from take-out)
02.1 Byllesby Dam to Ivanhoe
4.2 mi
I-III
Upstream from here (42.5 mi from take-out)
02.0 Fries Dam to Byllesby Dam
7.2 mi
11 ft/mi
I-II(III)
Upstream from here (47.8 mi from take-out)
01. Stuart Dam (Route 58) to Fries (Route 94)
43.9 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
Snidow Park Landing in Pembroke, Virginia provides convenient access to the New River, a major waterway flowing through the Appalachian region. This public boat ramp is well-suited for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats.
The New River is a substantial headwater stream, spanning over 800 miles in length with a total elevation drop of over 5,000 feet. It maintains an average flow rate of over 12,000 cubic feet per second and a gradient of 6.3 feet per mile, making it a dynamic and powerful river system. Paddlers can expect a lively, swift-moving current, especially during periods of high water.
Snidow Park offers a paved boat ramp for easy loading and launching. Nearby facilities include a group campground, but no specific details on hours or fees are available. Boaters and paddlers are encouraged to exercise caution when accessing and navigating the New River based on their skill level and current conditions. This access point provides a convenient starting point to explore the scenic and historic New River corridor.
The New River is a substantial headwater stream, spanning over 800 miles in length with a total elevation drop of over 5,000 feet. It maintains an average flow rate of over 12,000 cubic feet per second and a gradient of 6.3 feet per mile, making it a dynamic and powerful river system. Paddlers can expect a lively, swift-moving current, especially during periods of high water.
Snidow Park offers a paved boat ramp for easy loading and launching. Nearby facilities include a group campground, but no specific details on hours or fees are available. Boaters and paddlers are encouraged to exercise caution when accessing and navigating the New River based on their skill level and current conditions. This access point provides a convenient starting point to explore the scenic and historic New River corridor.