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South River

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Why you'll love it

13.2 mi run
Flows year-round
67 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Flows year-round
Average flow
67 cfs
Average current
1.0 ft/s
Gradient
8.4 ft/mi
Drainage area
63 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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About this water

South River is a 13-mile paddling stretch near Woodford, Virginia. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 67 cfs and a gradient of about 8.4 feet per mile.

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~42 min drive

Elys Ford Boat Landing is a boat launch in Virginia.

Guided trips nearby

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Virginia Outdoor Center

Kayaking business nearby (~19 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Atlantic Kayak Company

Kayaking business nearby (~41 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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