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Access Site VA

Whitethorne

New River

Source: virginia_department_of_wildlife_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Blacksburg, VA
County: Montgomery County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.19852024, -80.56545092
Air Temp: --
Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-II New - 04. Claytor Dam to above McCoy Falls
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Current Conditions
-- • 2.00-7.00 ft
New River at Radford, VA
Whitewater Runs on New River
20 runs (16 nearby)
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
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Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Whitethorne boat ramp provides excellent access to the scenic New River in Blacksburg, Virginia. The well-maintained concrete ramp makes it easy to launch kayaks, canoes, and small powerboats. The New River is a major waterway, stretching over 800 miles with an average flow of over 12,000 cubic feet per second. At this location near the headwaters, the river flows at a moderate 5-6 feet per second with a gentle gradient, offering paddlers and boaters expansive flatwater interrupted by only minor riffles.

The boat ramp has limited trailer parking available. Nearby amenities include the Boley Field Group Campground about 10 miles away, which offers reservable campsites. This access point is a popular spot for fishing, with good populations of smallmouth bass and other gamefish found in the river. Boaters and paddlers will find excellent recreational opportunities on this beautiful, historic waterway.
Nearby Campgrounds (1 within 10 miles)
BOLEY FIELD GROUP CAMPGROUND
On-site Reservable