Kayak and canoe launches on S. Fork Shenandoah River, Virginia

14 launch sites on S. Fork Shenandoah River from Virginia DWR Boating Access. 4 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches. 1 are trailer ramps.

Fees: 0 list no fee, 0 list a fee, 14 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.

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• Alma · Boating access
  Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
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• Bentonville · Boating access
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• Berry's · Hand launch / carry-in (cartop ramp)
  Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
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  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Elkton · Boating access
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• Fosters · Hand launch / carry-in (cartop ramp)
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  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Grove Hill · Boating access
  Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
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• Inskeep · Boating access
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• Island Ford · Boating access
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• Karo · Boating access
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• Massanutten · Hand launch / carry-in (cartop ramp)
  Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
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  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Newport · Boating access
  Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
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• Port Republic · Boating access
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• Shenandoah Riverside · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
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  Access details not published; check before you go.
• White House · Hand launch / carry-in (cartop ramp)
  Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Carry from nearest mapped parking

  about 378 m (1240 ft), straight line

  Elevation change, parking to launch point

  -80 ft (about 6% average grade)

  • Very long carry (over about 200 m): plan on a cart, or make two trips with gear first. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Virginia DWR Boating Access. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

Virginia paddling rules
Registration, permits, life jackets and AIS stickers

Other Virginia waters with 5+ launches

James River (29) · New River (20) · Rappahannock River (9) · Clinch River (8) · Nottoway River (7) · N. Fork Shenandoah River (6) · Mattaponi River (6) · Smith Mountain Lake (6) · Staunton River (5) · All Virginia launches

Data shown as published by the agency or mapped source; launch details and fees change, so check the official source before you go.