Shenandoah River
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1400 Springsbury Road, United States
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The Shenandoah River is the major waterway of the Shenandoah Valley and is ideal for kayaking, canoeing, fishing and observing nature. There are 21.6 miles of the Shenandoah River in Clarke County, VA, officially designated as part of the Virginia Scenic Rivers System in 1984.
Public Access Points
There are three public boat ramps to access the Shenandoah River in Clarke County are available to launch and retrieve personal kayaks, canoes and other small boats. All property along the Shenandoah River, other than these designated Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWR) boat ramps are PRIVATE. Please respect private property owners’ rights. Permitted uses include fishing. Water shoes are recommeded. There is ample parking for vehicles with trailers.
- Under Route 7 Castleman’s Ferry Bridge – From Route 7, turn on to River Road in Bluemont, VA.
- Under Route 50 Berry’s Ferry Bridge – From Route 50, turn on to Swift Shoals Road in Boyce, VA.
- Locke’s Landing Boat Ramp – From Route 7, go 1.9 miles east of Berryville, turn right (south) onto Route 608 (Parshall Rd.). Follow 608 for 3.3 miles to Locke’s Mill Road and river access is on the right.
