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Access Site NC

Draper Boat Landing

Dan River

Source: u_s__geological_survey Updated 1 year ago

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City: Eden, NC
County: Rockingham County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.49845545, -79.68071664
700 NC-700, Eden, NC 27288, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Dan River near Wentworth, NC Same River 10 mi away
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DAN RIVER At Sewage Treatment Plant NEAR DANVILLE, VA Same River 17.8 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Dan River
10 runs (7 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-II Downstream from here (17.9 mi to put-in) 9. Route 2145 Bridge to Route 2309
11.5 mi
I-III Upstream from here (17.4 mi from take-out) 1. Danville Power Plant to Route 773
0.1 mi
I-II Upstream from here (28.3 mi from take-out) 7. Route 1652 to NC Route 772
18.2 mi
I-III Upstream from here (36.4 mi from take-out) 5. Route 89 to Route 1652
4.5 mi
I-III Upstream from here (39.0 mi from take-out) 3. Route 1432 to Route 89
19.3 mi
I-II(III) Upstream from here (47.6 mi from take-out) 0.4 Claudville (Route 103) to Jessups Mill (Collinstown Rd/Rte. 1432)
11.5 mi 20 ft/mi
I-III Upstream from here (47.7 mi from take-out) 2. Route 773 (VA) to Route 1432
13.9 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Draper Boat Landing provides access to the Dan River, a substantial waterway flowing through Eden in Rockingham County. The Dan River at this location is a large stream (classified as Stream Order 7) with an average flow of 4,350 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 2.92 feet per second. The river maintains a moderate gradient of 13.8 feet per mile in this region. Boaters should be aware that the Dan River has a significant elevation drop across its 207-mile length, and conditions can vary considerably depending on recent rainfall and seasonal water levels.

This access point is located in the upper-middle section of the Dan River's course, approximately 409 miles from the river mouth. The water conditions here typically support paddling and motorized boating activities. Given the river's size and flow characteristics, paddlers should assess current conditions before launching, as water velocity and hazards can change with weather and season. The moderate gradient and substantial average flow suggest this section may have moving current that intermediate to advanced paddlers would typically handle more comfortably than beginners.