Kayaking
Scenic Beginner Day Trip Bixlers Bridge to Bealer's Ferry - 8 Mile
Bixler’s Bridge to Bealer’s Ferry (#1-#8) is approx. 3 hours that takes you through picturesque farm land as the river meanders between the beautiful Blue Ridge and Massanutten mountain ranges. You will navigate through various Indian fish traps that take you back to another time and place.
- Arrive between 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- 50.00
- Ripples & Gentle Waves
- 3 hours
- 5 years and up
-
some driving required
- Must finish trip by 5pm
11 AM Midweek Special Bixlers Bridge to Bealer's Ferry - 8 Mile
Bixler’s Bridge to Bealer’s Ferry (#1-#8) is approx. 3 hours that takes you through picturesque farm land as the river meanders between the beautiful Blue Ridge and Massanutten mountain ranges. You will navigate through various Indian fish traps that take you back to another time and place. * Arrival for this trips is 11am and departs at 11:30am*
- Arrive AT 11:00 AM
- 60.00
- Beginner's, Ripples & Gentle Waves
- 3 hours - 8 miles
- 5 years and up
- Some driving required
- must finish trip by 5pm
Sampler - Beginner Bealer's Ferry to Foster's - 3 Mile
Bealer’s Ferry to Fosters (#8-#11) is our canoe/kayak sampler. This is a great 3 mile section of the river for those who want just a taste of the river. From start to finish, you will experience small rapids, calm gentle flows and riffles.
- Arrive at 12PM, 1 PM, or 2 PM ONLY
- 45.00
- Great beginner section
- 1 hour
- 5 years and up
- some driving might be required
- Must finish trip by 5pm
Whitewater Bealer's Ferry to Burner's Bottom - 11 mile
Bealer’s Ferry to Burners Bottom (#8-#19) is our premiere 11 mile river trip. The mountains come together offering some of the most spectacular scenery in Virginia. There are class I and class II rapids, keeping things exciting throughout your trip. Colorful names include Good Falls, Cooks Ledge, Compton’s Rapids and Indian Grave Ridge Rapid. “River Left” provides multiple boat landings and sandy beaches surrounded by George Washinton National Forest.
- Arrive between 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- 50.00
-
Compton’s rapid Class 2
some experience preferred - 5 hours
- 5 years and up
- Must finish trip by 5pm
less miles, Same Fun!
Fosters to Burners Bottom (#11-#19) is an 8 mile, slightly shorter version of our whitewater trip. The mountains come together offering some of the most spectacular scenery in Virginia. There are class I and class II rapids, keeping things exciting throughout your trip. Colorful names include Good Falls, Cooks Ledge, Compton’s Rapids and Indian Grave Ridge Rapid. “River Left” provides multiple boat landings and sandy beaches surrounded by George Washinton National Forest.
- Arrive between 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- 50.00
-
Compton’s rapid Class 2
some experience preferred - 4 hours
- 5 years and up
- Must finish trip by 5pm
TANDEM KAYAKS
Tandem kayaks are for an adult and small child (no younger than 5 years old and no older than 13).
Combined weight limit is 250lbs.
More Information
Kayak Rentals Include
- Kayak
- Paddle
- Life Jacket
- River Map
- Safety video
- Basic Instructions
- Transportation to and from the River – with exceptions below:
- *For all trips going from Bixler’s Bridge to Bealer’s Ferry, you will be moving your car to the end point of your trip (1/2 mile away)- AFTER YOU CHECK IN. In depth details will be provided at check in regarding this. For Sampler trips, you may also have to move your vehicle 1 mile, depending on river levels*
Does not include
- Guides
- River shoes
- Dry bags
- *We do sell river shoes and dry bags in the office and have a few coolers to rent*
what to bring
- Sunscreen
- Swimsuit
- Hat & sunglasses
- Change of clothes
- Shoes-no flip flops
- Small Cooler with water & snacks
- (No glass, no styrofoam)
- Water proof container
- Fishing Poles
- Camera
- We keep car keys as deposit/safety
trip info
- Trips are unguided
- All trips start at the Outfitters
- All trips must end by 5 PM
- Trips go ‘rain or shine’
- All trips subject to change due to water levels.
- Ages 5 and up. Kayak weight limit is 250lbs.
- Must arrive at/by the stated times given for each trip.
- Make reservations, especially for weekends.
- Cancellation is 48 hr in advance for refund (Meals package is one week for refund)
- Pets allowed in canoes & kayaks ONLY
- Alcohol and River activities don’t mix
check in process
- When you arrive, you can unload your coolers/belongings quickly near the office, then we ask you to move your car to our larger parking lot past the campground.
- Please do not take anything on the river you would hate to lose.
- We can keep your keys at the office- locksmiths are hard to come by.
- Check in at the office (or pavilion if directed)- we need to know your here!
- You’ll receive a map at check in which you’ll need in order to get a driver afterwards.
- We will explain the trip, give you basic information and answer any questions you may have.
- We hope you have filled out your waivers but if not, we have them here.
- Grab a life jacket, watch the safety video and board the bus!
Rates
- $50/Single Kayak
- $45/Single Kayak: Sampler and Midweek Special trips only.
- $70/ Tandem Kayak
- $60/Tandem Kayak: Sampler and Midweek Special trips only.
- 5.3% VA sales tax & 3% National Forest fee not included
VIRGINIA'S NO DRINKING IN PUBLIC LAW
- We want everyone to be safe on and off the River.
- Alcohol and drugs can affect your judgment and your abilities can be diminished. Virginia is taking a strong stand against drinking in public and while on the water. Open containers in public and in National forest boat landings can result in tickets/fines.
- Please use wisdom so you can enjoy the river and return for years to come. We reserve the right to check coolers. Please no glass on the river.