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Access Site WV

Queen Shoals

Elk River

Source: west_virginia_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Clendenin, WV
County: Clay County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.47140501, -81.28357993
1019 River Haven Rd, Clendenin, WV 25045, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Elk River at Queen Shoals, WV Same River 0.1 mi away
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Elk River at Clay, WV Same River 10.6 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Elk River
3 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
V 1,766 mi away 01. Box Canyon
1.8 mi 200 ft/mi
III 1,766 mi away 02. Box Canyon Campground to Glen Eden Bridge
9.0 mi 64 ft/mi
I-II 1,773 mi away 03. Two miles above Mad Creek to Mad Creek
1.7 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Queen Shoals is a public boat ramp located approximately 4 miles northeast of Clendenin on State Route 4, near the Queen Road bridge crossing the Elk River. The access point features a concrete ramp with steps designed for launching small boats, including canoes and kayaks. The parking area and ramp are lit, making this a convenient launch point at the northern end of Clendenin.

The Elk River at this location is a large, powerful waterway with an average flow of 2,758 cubic feet per second and an average current velocity of 4.17 feet per second. With a 12 feet-per-mile gradient, paddlers should expect moderate current and expect this section to be moving water. Queen Shoals serves as an excellent launching point for downstream trips into Clendenin, making it ideal for day paddles and float trips. Paddlers should be prepared for the river's size and flow characteristics before launching.