Live float conditions for 67 Virginia rivers
Every river below is monitored through its USGS streamflow gauges, refreshed every 15 minutes and rated in plain language for kayak, canoe, raft and tube. Select a river for the live dashboard with current flow, trend, weather and community reports.
James River
James River is a mid-sized river in the James River Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the James River At Buchanan, Va gauge runs roughly 620–3,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~830 cfs. Tubing is best 430–2,400 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: James River Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: James River At Buchanan, Va, James River At Blue Ridge Pkwy Nr Big Island, Va, James River At Bent Creek, Va, James River At Scottsville, Va
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Jackson River
Jackson River is a small river in the Alleghany Highlands region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Jackson River Bl Gathright Dam Nr Hot Spgs, Va gauge runs roughly 230–350 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 160–240 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Alleghany Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Jackson River Bl Gathright Dam Nr Hot Spgs, Va, Jackson River Near Bacova, Va, Jackson River Bl Dunlap Creek At Covington, Va
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New River
New River is a mid-sized river in the New River Valley region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the New River Near Galax, Va gauge runs roughly 720–2,900 cfs. Rafts want at least ~980 cfs. Tubing is best 500–2,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: New River Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: New River Near Galax, Va, New River At Ivanhoe, Va, New River At Allisonia, Va, New River At Radford, Va
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South Fork Shenandoah River
South Fork Shenandoah River is a mid-sized river in the Shenandoah Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the S F Shenandoah River Near Lynnwood, Va gauge runs roughly 250–1,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~370 cfs. Tubing is best 180–1,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Shenandoah Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: S F Shenandoah River Near Lynnwood, Va, S F Shenandoah River Near Luray, Va, S F Shenandoah River At Front Royal, Va
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North Fork Shenandoah River
North Fork Shenandoah River is a small creek in the Shenandoah Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the N F Shenandoah River At Cootes Store, Va gauge runs roughly 160–410 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–160 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Shenandoah Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: N F Shenandoah River At Cootes Store, Va, N F Shenandoah River At Mount Jackson, Va, N F Shenandoah River Near Strasburg, Va
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Smith River
Smith River is a small river in the Southside region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Smith River Near Philpott, Va gauge runs roughly 100–740 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–350 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southside · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Smith River Near Philpott, Va, Smith River At Smith Riv Church Nr Woolwine, Va, Smith River At Bassett, Va, Smith River At Martinsville, Va
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Rappahannock River
Rappahannock River is a mid-sized river in the Northern Piedmont region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Rappahannock River At Remington, Va gauge runs roughly 150–1,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–810 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northern Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Rappahannock River At Remington, Va, Rappahannock River Near Fredericksburg, Va
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Rapidan River
Rapidan River is a small river in the Northern Piedmont region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Rapidan River Near Ruckersville, Va gauge runs roughly 100–310 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–180 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northern Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Rapidan River Near Ruckersville, Va, Rapidan River Near Culpeper, Va
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Clinch River
Clinch River is a small river in the Southwest Virginia region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Clinch River At Cleveland, Va gauge runs roughly 210–1,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 150–690 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest Virginia · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Clinch River At Cleveland, Va, Clinch River At Speers Ferry, Va
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Maury River
Maury River is a small river in the James River Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Maury River At Rockbridge Baths, Va gauge runs roughly 100–700 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–380 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: James River Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Maury River At Rockbridge Baths, Va, Maury River Near Buena Vista, Va
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Roanoke (Staunton) River
Roanoke (Staunton) River is a small river in the Southside region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Roanoke River At Lafayette, Va gauge runs roughly 100–370 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–240 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southside · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Roanoke River At Lafayette, Va, Roanoke River At Roanoke, Va, Roanoke River At Niagara, Va, Roanoke River At Altavista, Va
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Cowpasture River
Cowpasture River is a small river in the Alleghany Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cowpasture River Near Clifton Forge, Va gauge runs roughly 160–780 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 110–510 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Alleghany Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Cowpasture River Near Clifton Forge, Va
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Nottoway River
Nottoway River is a small river in the Tidewater & Coastal Plain region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Nottoway River Near Rawlings, Va gauge runs roughly 100–380 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–260 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Tidewater & Coastal Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Nottoway River Near Rawlings, Va, Nottoway River Near Stony Creek, Va, Nottoway River Near Sebrell, Va
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South Fork Holston River
South Fork Holston River is a small creek in the Southwest Virginia region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the S F Holston River At Riverside, Near Chilhowie, Va gauge runs roughly 120–170 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–120 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest Virginia · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: S F Holston River At Riverside, Near Chilhowie, Va, S F Holston River Near Damascus, Va
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Bullpasture River
Bullpasture River is a small creek in the Alleghany Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bullpasture River At Williamsville, Va gauge runs roughly 160–230 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–160 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Alleghany Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bullpasture River At Williamsville, Va
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Rivanna River
Rivanna River is a small river in the James River Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the S F Rivanna River Near Charlottesville, Va gauge runs roughly 110–540 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–310 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: James River Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: S F Rivanna River Near Charlottesville, Va, N F Rivanna River Near Earlysville, Va, Rivanna River At Palmyra, Va
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Chickahominy River
Chickahominy River is a small river in the Tidewater & Coastal Plain region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Chickahominy River Near Providence Forge, Va gauge runs roughly 100–480 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–290 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Tidewater & Coastal Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Chickahominy River Near Providence Forge, Va
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Dan River
Dan River is a mid-sized river in the Southside region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Dan River At Stp Near Danville, Va gauge runs roughly 790–3,300 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,000 cfs. Tubing is best 550–2,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southside · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Dan River At Stp Near Danville, Va, Dan River At Paces, Va, Dan River At South Boston, Va
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Back Creek
Back Creek is a small creek in the Alleghany Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Back Creek Near Mountain Grove, Va gauge runs roughly 180–300 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 130–180 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Alleghany Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Back Creek Near Mountain Grove, Va, Back Creek Near Sunrise, Va
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Appomattox River
Appomattox River is a small river in the James River Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Appomattox River At Farmville, Va gauge runs roughly 110–360 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–250 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: James River Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Appomattox River At Farmville, Va, Appomattox River At Mattoax, Va, Appomattox River At Matoaca, Va
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North River
North River is a small creek in the Shenandoah Valley region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the North River Near Stokesville, Va gauge runs roughly 40–65 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Shenandoah Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: North River Near Stokesville, Va, North River Near Burketown, Va
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Pamunkey River
Pamunkey River is a mid-sized river in the Tidewater & Coastal Plain region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pamunkey River Near Hanover, Va gauge runs roughly 170–1,900 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 120–1,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Tidewater & Coastal Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Pamunkey River Near Hanover, Va
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Powell River
Powell River is a small river in the Southwest Virginia region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Powell River At Big Stone Gap, Va gauge runs roughly 100–290 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–180 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest Virginia · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Powell River At Big Stone Gap, Va, Powell River Near Jonesville, Va
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Craig Creek
Craig Creek is a small river in the James River Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Craig Creek At Parr, Va gauge runs roughly 100–650 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–390 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: James River Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Craig Creek At Parr, Va
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North Fork Holston River
North Fork Holston River is a small river in the Southwest Virginia region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the N F Holston River Near Saltville, Va gauge runs roughly 100–500 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest Virginia · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: N F Holston River Near Saltville, Va, N F Holston River Near Gate City, Va
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Middle River
Middle River is a small river in the Shenandoah Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Middle River Near Grottoes, Va gauge runs roughly 120–460 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–310 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Shenandoah Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Middle River Near Grottoes, Va
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Goose Creek (Loudoun)
Goose Creek (Loudoun) is a small creek in the Northern Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Goose Creek Near Middleburg, Va gauge runs roughly 150–360 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northern Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Goose Creek Near Middleburg, Va, Goose Creek Near Leesburg, Va
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Calfpasture River
Calfpasture River is a small creek in the Alleghany Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Calfpasture River Above Mill Creek At Goshen, Va gauge runs roughly 160–360 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–160 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Alleghany Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Calfpasture River Above Mill Creek At Goshen, Va
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Robinson River
Robinson River is a small river in the Northern Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Robinson River Near Locust Dale, Va gauge runs roughly 100–380 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–250 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northern Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Robinson River Near Locust Dale, Va
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North Anna River
North Anna River is a small creek in the Northern Piedmont region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the North Anna River Near Partlow, Va gauge runs roughly 250–330 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 180–230 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northern Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: North Anna River Near Partlow, Va, North Anna River At Hart Corner Near Doswell, Va
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Tye River
Tye River is a small river in the James River Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tye River Near Lovingston, Va gauge runs roughly 100–320 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–180 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: James River Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Tye River Near Lovingston, Va
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Mattaponi River
Mattaponi River is a small river in the Tidewater & Coastal Plain region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mattaponi River Near Bowling Green, Va gauge runs roughly 100–420 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–230 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Tidewater & Coastal Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mattaponi River Near Bowling Green, Va, Mattaponi River Near Beulahville, Va
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Meherrin River
Meherrin River is a small river in the Tidewater & Coastal Plain region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Meherrin River Near Lawrenceville, Va gauge runs roughly 130–580 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–380 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Tidewater & Coastal Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Meherrin River Near Lawrenceville, Va, Meherrin River At Emporia, Va
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Middle Fork Holston River
Middle Fork Holston River is a small creek in the Southwest Virginia region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the M F Holston River At Seven Mile Ford, Va gauge runs roughly 160–220 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest Virginia · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: M F Holston River At Seven Mile Ford, Va, M F Holston River Near Meadowview, Va
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South River
South River is a small creek in the Shenandoah Valley region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the South River Near Waynesboro, Va gauge runs roughly 160–250 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–160 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Shenandoah Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: South River Near Waynesboro, Va, South River Near Dooms, Va, South River At Harriston, Va
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Passage Creek
Passage Creek is a small creek in the Shenandoah Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Passage Creek Near Buckton, Va gauge runs roughly 60–110 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 40–60 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Shenandoah Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Passage Creek Near Buckton, Va
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Dunlap Creek
Dunlap Creek is a small creek in the Alleghany Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Dunlap Creek Near Covington, Va gauge runs roughly 140–230 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Alleghany Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Dunlap Creek Near Covington, Va
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South Anna River
South Anna River is a small creek in the Northern Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the South Anna River Near Gordonsville, Va gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northern Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: South Anna River Near Gordonsville, Va, South Anna River Near Ashland, Va
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Potts Creek
Potts Creek is a small creek in the Alleghany Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Potts Creek Near Covington, Va gauge runs roughly 170–260 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 120–170 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Alleghany Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Potts Creek Near Covington, Va
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Pedlar River
Pedlar River is a small creek in the James River Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pedlar River At Forest Road Near Buena Vista, Va gauge runs roughly 50–90 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 35–50 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: James River Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Pedlar River At Forest Road Near Buena Vista, Va
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Blackwater River
Blackwater River is a small river in the Tidewater & Coastal Plain region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Blackwater River Near Dendron, Va gauge runs roughly 100–710 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–280 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Tidewater & Coastal Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Blackwater River Near Dendron, Va, Blackwater River Near Franklin, Va
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Cedar Creek
Cedar Creek is a small creek in the Shenandoah Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cedar Creek Near Winchester, Va gauge runs roughly 90–150 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–90 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Shenandoah Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cedar Creek Near Winchester, Va
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Hazel River
Hazel River is a small river in the Northern Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Hazel River At Rixeyville, Va gauge runs roughly 130–660 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–390 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northern Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Hazel River At Rixeyville, Va
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Johns Creek
Johns Creek is a small creek in the James River Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Johns Creek At New Castle, Va gauge runs roughly 140–230 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: James River Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Johns Creek At New Castle, Va
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Rockfish River
Rockfish River is a small creek in the James River Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Rockfish River Near Greenfield, Va gauge runs roughly 160–290 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–160 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: James River Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Rockfish River Near Greenfield, Va
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Pigg River
Pigg River is a small river in the Southside region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pigg River Near Sandy Level, Va gauge runs roughly 180–510 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–360 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southside · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Pigg River Near Sandy Level, Va
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Opequon Creek
Opequon Creek is a small creek in the Shenandoah Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Opequon Creek Near Berryville, Va gauge runs roughly 40–65 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Shenandoah Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Opequon Creek Near Berryville, Va
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Catawba Creek
Catawba Creek is a small creek in the James River Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Catawba Creek Near Catawba, Va gauge runs roughly 40–45 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: James River Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Catawba Creek Near Catawba, Va
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Moormans River
Moormans River is a small creek in the James River Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Moormans River Near Free Union, Va gauge runs roughly 100–200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: James River Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Moormans River Near Free Union, Va
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Banister River
Banister River is a small river in the Southside region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Banister River At Halifax, Va gauge runs roughly 190–640 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–450 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southside · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Banister River At Halifax, Va
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Mayo River
Mayo River is a small creek in the Southside region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the South Mayo River Near Nettleridge, Va gauge runs roughly 140–190 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southside · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: South Mayo River Near Nettleridge, Va, North Mayo River Near Spencer, Va
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Little River
Little River is a small river in the New River Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little River At Graysontown, Va gauge runs roughly 180–550 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–380 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: New River Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Little River At Graysontown, Va
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Mechums River
Mechums River is a small creek in the James River Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mechums River Near White Hall, Va gauge runs roughly 110–190 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–110 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: James River Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mechums River Near White Hall, Va
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Piney River
Piney River is a small creek in the James River Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Piney River At Piney River, Va gauge runs roughly 120–210 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–120 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: James River Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Piney River At Piney River, Va
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Big Otter River
Big Otter River is a small river in the Southside region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Big Otter River Near Evington, Va gauge runs roughly 140–500 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–330 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southside · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Big Otter River Near Evington, Va
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Reed Creek
Reed Creek is a small river in the New River Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Reed Creek At Grahams Forge, Va gauge runs roughly 110–380 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–270 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: New River Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Reed Creek At Grahams Forge, Va
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Levisa Fork
Levisa Fork is a small river in the Southwest Virginia region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Levisa Fork At Big Rock, Va gauge runs roughly 100–580 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–350 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest Virginia · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Levisa Fork At Big Rock, Va
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Catoctin Creek
Catoctin Creek is a small creek in the Northern Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Catoctin Creek At Taylorstown, Va gauge runs roughly 100–190 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northern Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Catoctin Creek At Taylorstown, Va
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Hardware River
Hardware River is a small creek in the James River Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Hardware River Bl Briery Run Nr Scottsville, Va gauge runs roughly 130–200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: James River Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Hardware River Bl Briery Run Nr Scottsville, Va
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Goose Creek (Bedford)
Goose Creek (Bedford) is a small river in the Southside region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Goose Creek Near Huddleston, Va gauge runs roughly 100–230 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–160 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southside · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Goose Creek Near Huddleston, Va
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Walker Creek
Walker Creek is a small river in the New River Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Walker Creek At Bane, Va gauge runs roughly 100–510 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–320 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: New River Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Walker Creek At Bane, Va
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Wolf Creek
Wolf Creek is a small river in the New River Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wolf Creek Near Narrows, Va gauge runs roughly 100–520 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–310 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: New River Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Wolf Creek Near Narrows, Va
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Cranes Nest River
Cranes Nest River is a small creek in the Southwest Virginia region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cranes Nest River Near Clintwood, Va gauge runs roughly 65–120 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 45–65 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest Virginia · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cranes Nest River Near Clintwood, Va
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Slate River
Slate River is a small river in the James River Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Slate River Near Arvonia, Va gauge runs roughly 100–250 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–180 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: James River Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Slate River Near Arvonia, Va
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Blackwater River (Roanoke)
Blackwater River (Roanoke) is a small creek in the Southside region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Blackwater River Near Rocky Mount, Va gauge runs roughly 140–220 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southside · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Blackwater River Near Rocky Mount, Va
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Chestnut Creek
Chestnut Creek is a small creek in the New River Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Chestnut Creek At Galax, Va gauge runs roughly 75–100 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–70 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: New River Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Chestnut Creek At Galax, Va
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Bluestone River
Bluestone River is a small creek in the New River Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bluestone River At Falls Mills, Va gauge runs roughly 65–100 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 45–65 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: New River Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bluestone River At Falls Mills, Va
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