What we offer:We offer a variety of services to help you get the most out of your trip on the James. To book any trip or rental, click on the 'Book Now' link or call our office at (434) 847-1090.
Prices for paddling trips and rentals include a safety orientation, personal flotation device, paddle, river maps, use of kayak or canoe and shuttle. Our trips and rentals are unguided, but we also can offer a guided trip upon request and availability. We also offer a limited shuttling service for river enthusiast who own their own vessel (reservations required). All participants should be strong swimmers. |
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Shuttle Service:We offer a shuttle service at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on a limited basic. Please call (434) 847-1090 to schedule.
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Hourly Rentals |
Don’t have all afternoon for a long paddle?
Rent a canoe, kayak or standup paddleboard and enjoy the James River in Lynchburg’s urban setting. Paddlers can travel upstream for a view of downtown Lynchburg and an opportunity to check out a historic dam. There’s a sandy beach nearby that offers great swimming and fishing. Bring a picnic lunch for a relaxing break! Paddlers can choose a single person sit-on-top kayak, standup paddleboard or a two person canoe. This trip launches from and returns to Riveredge Park. Rentals are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. based on availability. All customers must be off the water by 6 p.m. Customers will be given given paddling instructions, a safety talk, and opportunities for sighting natural and historical landmarks and wildlife they may encounter. There are no shuttle services with hourly rentals. You will launch from and return to Riveredge Park. |
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Paddle Trips |
Join us a for a fun half day on the beautiful James River in Amherst County!
This 3 hour paddle will quickly leave Lynchburg's urban backdrop and take you down a more natural, wilder side of the James River. Pass Percival's Island, under bridges and through the beautiful bottom land of Amherst and Campbell Counties. Be sure to look up! Eagles nest in the trees along this section of river. You'll also be able to spot other wildlife like deer, osprey and fish. This trip includes a shuttle service. Participants will launch from our offices at Riveredge Park and be given safety and paddling instructions as well as the take-out location when checking in. Our staff will meet you at the take-out location and shuttle you back to our office and to your vehicle. Duration of trip:
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Grab a few friends and enjoy a fun-filled day on the James River!
This 5 hour paddle will take you past Lynchburg and through picturesque Amherst and Campbell Counties. Paddlers on this trip have reported seeing river otter playing in the cool, crisp waters of the James. This trip offers plenty of opportunity to spot wildlife such as beaver, eagles, osprey, deer, and fish. Bring a picnic lunch and explore this beautiful section of the James. This trip includes a shuttle service. Participants will launch from our offices at Riveredge Park and be given safety and paddling instructions as well as the take-out location when checking in. Our staff will meet you at the take-out location and shuttle you back to our office and to your vehicle. Duration of trip:
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The James River Adventures tubing trip will take you on a Scenic float two and a half miles down the James from the iconic cityscape of Lynchburg and along Percival's Island to a beautiful private takeout just Downstream.
The trip takes 2 to 3 hours, however, the trip time length is subject to change depending on the river levels. It provides ample opportunities to have fun and enjoy the beauty of the James River as you leisurely float to your destination! Tubes launch hourly between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., allowing tubers plenty of time to complete the trip before dark. Bring family, friends, coworkers and teams to enjoy a beautiful and serene float on America's Founding River! This trip includes a shuttle service. Participants will launch from our offices at Riveredge Park and be given safety and take-out location instructions when checking in. Our staff will meet you at the take-out location and shuttle you back to our office and to your vehicle. |
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James River Adventures is excited to to show off our newly constructed James River Batteau!
The James River Batteau was originally designed by Anthony and Benjamin Rucker in 1775 as a cargo boat to transport goods throughout the Commonwealth via the James River and its tributaries. It is a wide, flat bottomed boat, pointed at both ends making it the perfect vessel to carry passengers and freight while navigating the shallow and rock laden waters of the Upper James River. The height of operation occurred between 1820 and 1840 where at least 500 batteaux traveled the James between Lynchburg and Richmond. |
We anticipate Batteau trips starting October 2019.
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Stay Connected
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Committed to the James
Our vision is a fully healthy James River supporting thriving communities. We believe if you change the James, the James will change you. To learn more about what we do, and how you can get involved, visit www.TheJamesRiver.org |
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James River Adventures - 150 Rocky Hill Road - Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 944-2137 - info@thejamesriver.org
(434) 944-2137 - info@thejamesriver.org