City: Surry, VA
County: Surry County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.13939920, -76.67612217
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on James River
12 runs
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
III-IV
59 mi away
5. Lower James through Richmond
2.5 mi
I-II
61 mi away
4. Upper James into Richmond
4.5 mi
I-II
165 mi away
3. Snowdon (Route 501/130) to Six Mile
30.2 mi
II+(III)
190 mi away
2. Glasgow to Snowdon
4.8 mi
11 ft/mi
I-II
195 mi away
1.8. Alpine to Glasgow
10.0 mi
I(II)
204 mi away
1.6. Arcadia to Alpine
4.8 mi
I-II
206 mi away
1.4. Buchanan to Arcadia
6.2 mi
7 ft/mi
I
209 mi away
1.2. Springwood to Buchanan
4.8 mi
I-II
213 mi away
1. Eagle Rock (Route 43) to Springwood (Route 630)
17.0 mi
4 ft/mi
I-II
218 mi away
01. Iron Gate to Glen Wilton
4.1 mi
I-II
220 mi away
02. Glen Wilton to Gala
7.3 mi
I
219 mi away
03. Gala to Eagle Rock
3.9 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Lawnes Creek boat ramp provides excellent access to explore the lower James River and the scenic Lawnes Creek. This recently upgraded launch site features a new two-lane concrete ramp and an aluminum dock, making it easy to get canoes, kayaks, and small motorized boats on the water.
The James River is a major waterway, running over 1,100 miles across Virginia. At this location, the river is relatively wide and slow-moving, with an average flow of around 12,800 cubic feet per second. The gentle 2 ft/mile gradient makes for easy paddling, though boaters should still be cautious of the river's size and power. The Lawnes Creek access is situated about 2,745 miles from the river's mouth, in the coastal region where the river gradually transitions from freshwater to brackish.
This launch site is a great starting point to discover the history and natural beauty of the lower James River and surrounding areas, including the nearby Colonial National Historical Park. Paddlers and boaters can enjoy serene creek paddling, wildlife viewing, and easy access to the main stem of the James River for longer excursions.
The James River is a major waterway, running over 1,100 miles across Virginia. At this location, the river is relatively wide and slow-moving, with an average flow of around 12,800 cubic feet per second. The gentle 2 ft/mile gradient makes for easy paddling, though boaters should still be cautious of the river's size and power. The Lawnes Creek access is situated about 2,745 miles from the river's mouth, in the coastal region where the river gradually transitions from freshwater to brackish.
This launch site is a great starting point to discover the history and natural beauty of the lower James River and surrounding areas, including the nearby Colonial National Historical Park. Paddlers and boaters can enjoy serene creek paddling, wildlife viewing, and easy access to the main stem of the James River for longer excursions.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Colonial National Historical Park
Located within
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Located within
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Located within
Monitor National Marine Sanctuary
Located within