Long Island

Long Island boat ramp provides access to the Staunton River, a headwater stream in Campbell County, Virginia. This is a small creek-class waterway with a steep gradient of 521 feet per mile and modest flow averaging 7 cubic feet per second. The river at this location is characterized by relatively fast current and technical terrain typical of upstream sections near the source, located 266 miles from the river mouth.

Paddlers and boaters using this access should be prepared for swift water conditions and an average velocity of 1.18 feet per second. The steep elevation profile and small drainage area of just 4 square miles indicate this is a whitewater or moving-water paddle rather than a flat-water experience. Water levels can fluctuate significantly in headwater streams, so conditions should be scouted before launching.

This access point serves as a gateway to exploring the upper Staunton River system. Given the stream classification and gradient, paddlers should have appropriate skills for swift water, and kayakers or canoeists should be comfortable with technical paddling and potential obstacles common to small mountain streams.