Appomattox River Company is the LARGEST canoe and kayak specialty store in the country. We only sell canoes, kayaks, stand up paddleboards and accessories for your paddling enjoyment. Farmville, Kiln Creek and Richmond, Virginia

Our Mission: To work with area governments to build a community boathouse facility south of Key Bridge in Rosslyn. The Boathouse will offer an important new point of access for local citizens to appreciate and enjoy the Potomac is one of the area's most precious natural and recreational resources. Arlington, Virginia

Stand up paddleboard, kayak & beach cruiser rentals/sales. Drop off/pick up service to your home or favorite launch site. Individual and group Stand up Paddleboard lessons. Chincoteague, Virginia

Authorized dealer for 3 Waters Kayaks, Bonafide Kayaks, Crescent Kayaks, Old Town, Vibe Kayaks Feel Free Roundabout & Triton Trailers. Coolers, Tow Tubes Disc golf Supplies and More! We also sell accessories and gear by: Yak Attack, Yak Gear, Railblaza, NRS, Bending Branches, Vibe Element Coolers, Missile Baits, Zoom, Bass Munitions, Zman, Perfection Lures, Grey Goat Lures, K9 Fishing Line, Costa Sunglasses, Lew's, Daiwa, Abu Garcia, 13 Fishing, Enigma Rods, and much more! Our mission is to encourage family unity and the enjoyment of his creation through the sport of kayaking and fishing. Amherst & Moneta, Virginia

Visit us at our paddling shop on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, May through October. Come winter we guide kayak expeditions in the Florida Keys and Everglades from the pages of our Florida Keys Paddling Atlas, and in Costa Rica. Browse our site for details and sign up for trip updates and special offers. The paddling shop located in the historic SteamBoat Ticket Office at Onancock Wharf is the perfect launch for hourly kayak, SUP or bike rentals. Day trips range from 2-hours on Onancock Creek to full day trips to see the barrier islands or the Chincoteague ponies. Or book a multi-day trip on the Chesapeake Bay, the Seaside Water Trail, or Assateague Island National Seashore. Onancock, Virginia

It's a vacation. It's a camp. It's all that and more. Calm Waters Rowing is a full-service sculling camp vacation that caters to the master rower. But whether you're a beginner, recreational rower, or experienced racer, we'll design a program to fit your needs. Lancaster, Virginia

CKAPCO provides high quality Kayak and Canoe classes and trips (touring and whitewater). We offer all levels of instruction and Instructors certification in Coastal/Touring Kayak, River Kayak/Whitewater Kayak and Canoe and Rescue. We teach, train and Assess paddling skills, Trip Leader skills and folks that just want to paddle better & safer. We Lead fabulous trips. with emphasis on instruction, history, environment, all sharing the element of fun. Vienna, Virginia

Tubing, Canoeing & Kayaking. Clinch River Adventures offers a wide range of Kayak trips for the entire family. We offer a 2-Hour Tube trip through rippling waters, enjoyable for 3 year olds and UP! Based in Saint Paul, VA, in the Heart of the Appalachia region, we utilize four access points along the Clinch: Baptism Hole, Banner's Farm, Carterton & Cleveland. St. Paul, Virginia

We at Downriver Canoe Company invite you to join us in the Shenandoah Valley for an unforgettable day of fun and adventure on one of America's most beautiful rivers, The Shenandoah. We offer canoe, kayak, raft, and tube floats on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River, a gently flowing mountain river. Located in the stunning Shenandoah Valley, a short distance from Washington,DC, the South Fork of the Shenandoah is a flowing mountain river long recognized as one of the premier canoeing rivers in the East. Bentonville, Virginia

The Dragon wilderness is a unique ecosystem which has been ranked second in ecological significance among 232 areas investigated in a Smithsonian Institution study which covered 12,600 square miles of the Chesapeake Bay region. The unique character of the Dragon wilderness and its awesome natural beauty exist primarily because it is remote. Every year, during most of April and the first week of May, Friends of Dragon Run conducts kayak trips on the upper reaches of Dragon Run. These excursions serve to educate the public about the special nature of this pristine waterway, and emphasize the need to preserve and protect it from abuse and damage. Virginia.

Welcome to Front Royal Outdoors, offering self-guided canoe, kayak, raft, and tube trips on the South Fork of the legendary Shenandoah River. Our trips are perfect for the individual, family, or group. River trips flow north between the Shenandoah National Park and the George Washington National Forest and are designed for your enjoyment on novice to intermediate class waters. No matter which trip you choose, once you arrive at our office, all the equipment and your shuttle service to the river is provided. Front Royal, Virginia

Harpers Ferry Adventure Center, formerly BTI Whitewater / Butts Tubes, is located at the northern tip of Loudoun County, Virginia, near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. We offer a wide range of exciting and affordable outdoor adventures including: whitewater rafting, water tubing, zip line tours, kayaking, canoeing, team building, fishing, hiking, camping, off-road segway tours and more! Purcellville, Virginia

Spend the day exploring Jackson Creek, travel over to the Maritime Museum, or venture all the way to the Chesapeake with our paddleboards, kayaks, and more. For a greater adventure, you can travel out to the Piankatank River from Jackson Creek. If you want to travel further, we're happy to let you take the paddleboard or kayak for the day to see more of the coastal life in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck. We offer rentals starting at thirty minutes and up to the entire weekend. Jackson Creek Outfitters offers kayak and paddleboard rentals in Deltaville, Virginia.

James River Reeling and Rafting - rafting, camping, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing on the beautiful James River in Scottsville, 20 miles South of Charlottesville. Come float the historic James River with the area's Premier Outfitter and create memories to share with family and friends. Scottsville, Virginia

We are the original outfitter located beside The James River and are entering our 29th year of professional outfitting. Our experienced staff and management will make every effort to provide you with a memorable trip. James River Runners, LLC takes pride in what we do. James River Runners makes every effort to offer the best service available as well as top of the line equipment. Our kayaks, rafts, paddles, and canoes are made of the toughest and most durable state of the art materials. Scottsville, Virginia

Locally owned shop in Lexington, Va offering a large selection of recreational and fishing kayaks for sale, as well as kayak accessories and fishing gear. Lexington, Virginia

Kayak Nature Tours offers Sea Kayaking and Dolphin trips in Virginia Beach, VA. Kayak First Landing, Virginia's most popular State Park or surf launch into the Atlantic on our Dolphin Adventure sea kayaking trip at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Paddle the tree-lined Blackwater River, explore the deserted Beaches of the Eastern Shore, or escape to Back Bay, next to Sandbridge in Virginia Beach. Kayak Nature Tours offers these and a variety of other kayaking trips to make your outdoor kayaking experience one you will never forget. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Welcome to Lake Anna’s paddling headquarters and the home of LKA™ Wear apparel and gifts! We are located at High Point Marina on the north end of the Rt. 208 bridge and open on weekends April through October, by appointment during the week. We offer access to Lake Anna via our kayak slide about 20′ from the water at the start of the Lake Anna Water Trail and are a 1/2 mile paddle from Lake Anna State Park where many visitors go for a picnic. We rent mountain bikes, sit-on-top single and tandem kayaks, paddle boards, canoes and pedal boats. We also sell kayaks (Feel Free, 3 Waters and Seastream) and paddleboards (Tahe). Spotsylvania, Virginia

Enjoy the beauty and solitude of the Mattaponi and Pamunkey, two pristine rivers located within 40 minutes of Richmond and 2 hours of Washington, DC. Based in Aylett, Virginia, Mattaponi Canoe & Kayak offers canoe & kayak rentals, natural history paddle tours and water-based environmental education thoughout Virginia's Middle Penninsula. Aylett, Virginia

Our mission is to spread the passion and love for the sport of Stand Up Paddleboard from the mountains to the islands and everywhere between. Visit our waterfront paddleboard location at Claytor Lake State Park. We offer paddleboard rentals, sunset pontoon rentals and Duffy Boat rentals at our Claytor Lake State Park location, or we can deliver paddleboards, kayaks, canoes or pontoon boat rentals to your dock on Claytor Lake. Dublin, Virginia

The New River Water Trail currently stretches 37 miles flowing through Southwest Virginia in beautiful Giles County. The water trail is visitors and residents’ gateway to Virginia’s Mountain Playground™. This community effort highlights river activities like award-winning fishing, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, SUP, and swimming, but also connects with hiking trails, wildlife viewing, local lodging and dining options, and the immense variety of experiences waiting in Giles County, Virginia

Bring your family and relax for the day tubing the gentle waters and class one rapids of the New River from the Pembroke boat landing back to the lodge. A 20 minute float that you can take again and again. Shuttle is provided. We also provide recreational kayaks for your enjoyment. Life jackets, paddles and lessons for beginners are included. Pembroke, Virginia

The Challenge is unlike any other head race currently held in the United States. Not a stake race, or a stop-and-go course, this race allows competitors to race flat out on a fully buoyed course with several challenging turns. Both the start and finish are at the same location! Why do scullers and coxswains fear the Challenge? Its designed to fully challenge you with several turns and start and finish line at the same location. Woodbridge, Virginia

At Potomac River Outfitters is to provide custom kayak lessons and paddling trips to visitors and residents of Washington DC and the surrounding region. By utilizing our expertise gained over many years paddling and our large network of friends and colleagues we strive to offer a wide variety and evolving list of great adventure travel opportunities, unique guest instructor clinics, and development opportunities for the aspiring paddling professional. Alexandria, Virginia

River City Crew is a 501(c)3 non-profit youth rowing program for 8th - 12th grade students in the Richmond, Virginia area. RCC is open to all students, including public, private and home schooled students. RCC rows on the James River at Robious Landing Park in Chesterfield County and competes at regattas in Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic Region in the fall and spring seasons and holds summer camps for both beginning and experienced rowers and sculling lessons. Midlothian, Virginia

Our Mission is to significantly and responsibly increase recreational use of Richmond's natural landscape by guiding outdoor experiences and inspiring a return to natural fun. Guided Raft Trips, Guided Kayak Trips, Guided Canoe Trips, PaddleBoarding. Richmond, Virginia

Rafting & Kayaking on the James River in Richmond, VA, Nestled in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, RVA Paddlesports is the #1 destination for outdoor adventures in the Richmond area, offering a wide variety of rafting, kayaking, climbing, and canoeing trips for adventurers of all skill levels. On our trips, you will immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the James River, paddle among the skyscrapers, experience the thrill of the rapids, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you are rafting, kayaking, climbing, or canoeing, every adventure with us will be unforgettable. Richmond, Virginia

Canoeing, Kayaking, Tubing, and Rafting on the beautiful Shenandoah River. Scenic self-guided trips on the legendary Shenandoah River. Experience the beautiful Shenandoah Valley in our fully equipped River log cabins and mountain cottage. Tent camping with hot showers. A picnic table, charcoal grill and fire pit at each site. We invite you to come experience the Shenandoah as it meanders between the Blue Ridge and Massanutten mountains. The scenery offers spectacular views complemented by towering limestone cliffs, forested slopes, open fields and sandy beaches. We offer trips tailored to paddlers with various levels of experience. Luray, Virginia

Welcome to the beautiful Smith River Valley in Henry County Virginia! Come fish or paddle with us. Enjoy a relaxing fishing or float trip on the beautiful Smith River with one of our expert guides or rent a canoe or kayak and paddle yourself down one of the many fun and secluded sections of the beautiful Smith River. We will help you get on the river by providing boats and shuttle service or guided fishing and float trips. However you you want to experience the river, we can make it happen. Bassett, Virginia

The Southeast Coast Saltwater Paddling Trail (SECT) connects the Chesapeake Bay and the Georgia-Florida border. For over 800 miles, the SECT hugs the coastal waters of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, providing a unique opportunity for paddlers to experience an unbroken trail through four states in the tidal marshes and rivers of the southern USA. For the truly adventurous paddlers, the SECT provides a connection between two other well-known regional trails. The northern terminus connects with the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and the southern terminus connects with the Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail.

The Adventure Experts at SouthEast Expeditions have the experience and knowledge to help you create the ultimate outdoor adventure for your friends, your family, or just yourself. As perpetual innovators on and off the water, SouthEast Expeditions guides and our trips have been recognized by The New York Times, the Washington Post, Virginia Living, Southern Living, Coastal Living and dozens of other publications for providing unparalleled experiences like the World's First Kayak Winery Tour at Chatham Vineyards, and our Kayak Clamming Expedition. Cape Charles, Onancock, and Chincoteague, Virginia

We are dedicated to providing high quality content for all things Surf and Adventure in the Sandbridge area and beyond. We offer Surf Gear, Apparel, Surfing Accessories, Rentals, Surf Lessons and Camps, Standup Paddle Lessons and Camps, Kayak Tours and Adventures, and more. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Your Guides to fishing the New River. Born high in the mountains of North Carolina the New River steers north into Virginia, creating the magnificent New River Valley. The waters of this river, second oldest in the world, give anglers and paddlers world-class excitement. Let us assist you in planning your New River vacation. Join Tangent Outfitters for an incredible fishing experience on the New River. Our guides have years of experience in guiding, fishing and navigating the New River and your guide will put you on the fish. We Rent Dagger(Mad River) Legend Royalex Canoes for durability and performance. Pembroke, Virginia

Paddleboard Rentals and Kayak Rentals. Launch at our place, it is one of the easiest paddling spots in our area. In less than half a mile you are paddling along a remote shoreline of the First Landing State Park. This secluded section of Long Creek is calm and peaceful, with plenty to see. Lessons are no doubt the fastest way to be up and paddling with ease. Our experienced instructors can show you tips and tricks to help you reach your goals. Learn the basics, surfing, racing, or navigating in channels, bays and oceans, we can show you the way. Also offering Tours: Choose from a paddleboard or kayak. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Twin River Outfitters is a paddle sports business that rents canoes, kayak, rafts, and river tubes. We run trips on the Upper James, Cowpasture, Jackson, and the Maury Rivers. TRO offers its customers fun and safe river trips that range from lazy river to whitewater paddling experiences with true mountain views. We offer a variety of single day and multi-day river based camping trips. We are the oldest and most experienced outfitter operating on the Upper James River and have been safely running paddle trips since 1978. We are located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia about 20 miles North of Roanoke, Virginia.

The mighty James River begins its majestic journey in Botetourt County, winding through the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains on its way to the Chesapeake Bay. The unspoiled beauty of the river is more accessible than ever through the Upper James River Water Trail. Paddlers, anglers and families can get back to nature and enjoy the sights and sounds of 45 miles of the Upper James, including 14 pristine miles designated as a Virginia Scenic River. See the mountains like you've never seen them before on the Upper James River Water Trail. Botetourt County is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the west central portion of the state in the scenic Roanoke Valley of Virginia.

Located in Downtown Fredericksburg, the Virginia Outdoor Center provides river trips and outdoor instruction for all ages. We offer instruction in Canoeing, Kayaking and Rock Climbing. We have classes scheduled for open enrollment throughout the season. All Canoeing/Kayaking Trips are dependent on water levels. Also offering Tubing Trips. Fredericksburg, Virginia

Virginia Water Trails is presented by the Rural Coastal Virginia Alliance, which exists to present unique ecotourism activities and destinations for locals and visitors to easily enjoy. The Rural Coastal Virginia Alliance exists to present unique ecotourism activities and destinations for locals and visitors to easily enjoy. The three alliance partners embrace sustainable, vibrant, healthy ecosystems, and a resilient, diversified, nature-based economy. Getting out on a water trail in rural coastal Virginia? Be sure to share your experiences with fellow paddlers and nature lovers – and us, too! – by posting your photos to Facebook and Instagram

Renting canoes and kayaks on the James River near the Natural Bridge of Virginia since 1994. Rafts, tubes and camping available. Natural Bridge Station, Virginia