City: Powhatan, VA
County: Powhatan County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.66438319, -77.89065105
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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
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I-II
Downstream from here (25.9 mi to put-in)
4. Upper James into Richmond
4.5 mi
III-IV
Downstream from here (30.6 mi to put-in)
5. Lower James through Richmond
2.5 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I-II
83 mi away
3. Snowdon (Route 501/130) to Six Mile
30.2 mi
II+(III)
104 mi away
2. Glasgow to Snowdon
4.8 mi
11 ft/mi
I-II
108 mi away
1.8. Alpine to Glasgow
10.0 mi
I(II)
118 mi away
1.6. Arcadia to Alpine
4.8 mi
I-II
121 mi away
1.4. Buchanan to Arcadia
6.2 mi
7 ft/mi
I
124 mi away
1.2. Springwood to Buchanan
4.8 mi
I-II
128 mi away
1. Eagle Rock (Route 43) to Springwood (Route 630)
17.0 mi
4 ft/mi
I-II
130 mi away
01. Iron Gate to Glen Wilton
4.1 mi
I-II
133 mi away
02. Glen Wilton to Gala
7.3 mi
I
133 mi away
03. Gala to Eagle Rock
3.9 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Beaumont is a boat ramp access point on the James River in Powhatan County, Virginia. The James River at this location is a large river classified as stream order 7, flowing through the Piedmont region with moderate gradient. The site is positioned in the upper-middle portion of the James River system, approximately 2,745 miles from the river mouth, making it suitable for various paddling and boating activities. The river in this area has an average flow of 668 cubic feet per second and moves at approximately 2.41 feet per second, creating manageable conditions for experienced paddlers.
This access point provides launch capability for kayaks, canoes, and potentially motorboats depending on local regulations. The James River through Powhatan County offers scenic paddling with forested banks typical of Virginia's Piedmont region. The moderate gradient and stream characteristics suggest relatively stable water conditions, though water levels can vary seasonally. The elevation at this point is approximately 349.60 meters above sea level, with the river dropping from higher elevations upstream.
Paddlers should be aware that the James River, while generally navigable at this location, can experience current variations based on seasonal flow patterns and recent rainfall. The area is within the Virginia Piedmont and offers opportunities for day trips and recreational boating. Check current water conditions and any local access restrictions before planning a visit.
This access point provides launch capability for kayaks, canoes, and potentially motorboats depending on local regulations. The James River through Powhatan County offers scenic paddling with forested banks typical of Virginia's Piedmont region. The moderate gradient and stream characteristics suggest relatively stable water conditions, though water levels can vary seasonally. The elevation at this point is approximately 349.60 meters above sea level, with the river dropping from higher elevations upstream.
Paddlers should be aware that the James River, while generally navigable at this location, can experience current variations based on seasonal flow patterns and recent rainfall. The area is within the Virginia Piedmont and offers opportunities for day trips and recreational boating. Check current water conditions and any local access restrictions before planning a visit.