Access Site
VA
Ancarrow's Landing
Source: virginia_department_of_wildlife_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Richmond, VA
County: Richmond city
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.51986083, -77.41871191
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on James River
12 runs (2 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
III-IV
Take-out at this location
5. Lower James through Richmond
2.5 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (3.5 mi from take-out)
4. Upper James into Richmond
4.5 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I-II
114 mi away
3. Snowdon (Route 501/130) to Six Mile
30.2 mi
II+(III)
136 mi away
2. Glasgow to Snowdon
4.8 mi
11 ft/mi
I-II
141 mi away
1.8. Alpine to Glasgow
10.0 mi
I(II)
150 mi away
1.6. Arcadia to Alpine
4.8 mi
I-II
153 mi away
1.4. Buchanan to Arcadia
6.2 mi
7 ft/mi
I
156 mi away
1.2. Springwood to Buchanan
4.8 mi
I-II
160 mi away
1. Eagle Rock (Route 43) to Springwood (Route 630)
17.0 mi
4 ft/mi
I-II
164 mi away
01. Iron Gate to Glen Wilton
4.1 mi
I-II
166 mi away
02. Glen Wilton to Gala
7.3 mi
I
166 mi away
03. Gala to Eagle Rock
3.9 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Ancarrow's Landing is a well-equipped boat ramp site located on the James River in Richmond, Virginia. The concrete ramp provides easy access to this major waterway, making it a popular destination for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters.
The James River is a substantial, free-flowing river that runs for over 1,800 kilometers through Virginia. With an average flow rate of nearly 13,000 cubic feet per second, it offers dynamic paddling conditions for experienced river users. The river's moderate gradient of 2 feet per mile creates a mix of flatwater and mild rapids, depending on water levels.
At Ancarrow's Landing, visitors will find ample parking and a wide boat ramp suitable for launching a variety of watercraft. The site is situated within a historic park, providing opportunities for exploring the area's cultural heritage. Nearby recreation areas like Presquile National Wildlife Refuge and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site offer additional outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy.
The James River is a substantial, free-flowing river that runs for over 1,800 kilometers through Virginia. With an average flow rate of nearly 13,000 cubic feet per second, it offers dynamic paddling conditions for experienced river users. The river's moderate gradient of 2 feet per mile creates a mix of flatwater and mild rapids, depending on water levels.
At Ancarrow's Landing, visitors will find ample parking and a wide boat ramp suitable for launching a variety of watercraft. The site is situated within a historic park, providing opportunities for exploring the area's cultural heritage. Nearby recreation areas like Presquile National Wildlife Refuge and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site offer additional outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Presquile National Wildlife Refuge
Located within
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
Located within
Richmond National Battlefield Park
Located within