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Access Site WV

Dickinson Hollow

New River

Source: u_s__geological_survey Updated 1 year ago

City: Seminole, WV
County: Summers County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.53092747, -80.86021287
Air Temp: --
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Whitewater Runs on New River
20 runs (18 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
I-III This location is on this run 09. Glen Lyn, VA to Bull Falls Camping Area, WV
21.0 mi 5 ft/mi
I-III(IV) Downstream from here (8.3 mi to put-in) 10. Bluestone Dam to Sandstone
11.0 mi 10 ft/mi
I-III Downstream from here (16.9 mi to put-in) 11. Sandstone to McCreery
15.0 mi 9 ft/mi
II-III Downstream from here (27.2 mi to put-in) 12. McCreery to Thurmond
13.0 mi 8 ft/mi
I-III Downstream from here (32.8 mi to put-in) 13. Thurmond to Cunard
7.2 mi
III-IV Downstream from here (34.2 mi to put-in) 14. Cunard to Fayette Station
6.9 mi 20 ft/mi
III-IV Downstream from here (44.7 mi to put-in) 15. New River Dries: Hawks Nest Dam to Gauley Bridge
6.0 mi 18 ft/mi
I-II+(III) Upstream from here (11.1 mi from take-out) 08. Pearisburg,VA to Glen Lyn, VA
9.6 mi
I-II Upstream from here (14.9 mi from take-out) 07. Ripplemead to Pearisburg
8.4 mi 8 ft/mi
I-II Upstream from here (18.9 mi from take-out) 06. Eggleston to Ripplemead
8.4 mi 4 ft/mi
I-II(III) Upstream from here (23.9 mi from take-out) 05. McCoy Falls to Eggleston
3.5 mi
I-II Upstream from here (26.3 mi from take-out) 04. Claytor Dam to above McCoy Falls
26.0 mi
II Upstream from here (42.4 mi from take-out) 03.0 Foster Falls to Barren Springs
6.4 mi
II Upstream from here (41.4 mi from take-out) 03.1 Barren Springs to Allisonia
5.4 mi
I-II Upstream from here (44.7 mi from take-out) 02.3 Austinville to Foster Falls
4.5 mi
II-III Upstream from here (44.3 mi from take-out) 02.4 Foster Falls
0.6 mi
I-II Upstream from here (46.9 mi from take-out) 02.2 Ivanhoe to Austinville
4.7 mi
II-III Upstream from here (49.3 mi from take-out) 02.1 Byllesby Dam to Ivanhoe
4.2 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Dickinson Hollow provides public boat access to the New River in Seminole, Summers County, in southern West Virginia. This access point is maintained by the WVDNR as part of the state's network of over 500 public fishing and boating sites. The ramp accommodates kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats, making it a convenient launch point for exploring this section of the New River.

The New River in this area offers excellent paddling opportunities, with the scenic Bluestone Gorge downstream attracting many paddlers. Just downstream, Bluestone Dam creates Bluestone Lake, the state's third-largest lake with 2,040 acres of surface area. Paddlers should plan their trips accordingly, as conditions change significantly depending on whether you're accessing the river above or below the dam. The site is located in the foothills of the southern Appalachians, a region known for rugged, scenic beauty.

For current information about facilities, parking, accessibility, and any seasonal considerations, contact the WVDNR directly, as conditions and amenities at access sites can vary.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Bluestone National Scenic River Located within
Bluestone Lake Located within