City: Midlothian, VA
County: Chesterfield County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.55913504, -77.64736528
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on James River
12 runs (2 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
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I-II
Downstream from here (8.1 mi to put-in)
4. Upper James into Richmond
4.5 mi
III-IV
Downstream from here (12.5 mi to put-in)
5. Lower James through Richmond
2.5 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I-II
98 mi away
3. Snowdon (Route 501/130) to Six Mile
30.2 mi
II+(III)
120 mi away
2. Glasgow to Snowdon
4.8 mi
11 ft/mi
I-II
125 mi away
1.8. Alpine to Glasgow
10.0 mi
I(II)
135 mi away
1.6. Arcadia to Alpine
4.8 mi
I-II
137 mi away
1.4. Buchanan to Arcadia
6.2 mi
7 ft/mi
I
140 mi away
1.2. Springwood to Buchanan
4.8 mi
I-II
145 mi away
1. Eagle Rock (Route 43) to Springwood (Route 630)
17.0 mi
4 ft/mi
I-II
148 mi away
01. Iron Gate to Glen Wilton
4.1 mi
I-II
150 mi away
02. Glen Wilton to Gala
7.3 mi
I
150 mi away
03. Gala to Eagle Rock
3.9 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Robious Landing provides easy access to the James River, a major waterway flowing through central Virginia. This boat ramp site offers a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats.
The James River is a large, headwater stream with an average flow of over 12,700 cubic feet per second. It has a relatively gentle gradient of 2 feet per mile, making it suitable for a variety of paddling and boating activities. Kayakers and canoeists will find both flatwater sections as well as some Class IV rapids further downstream, catering to a range of skill levels.
The Robious Landing access site features a paved, non-motorized boat ramp, making it easy to launch your craft. The 102-acre park also includes hiking trails, picnic shelters, and other recreational amenities. This is an ideal spot to enjoy the scenic James River, whether you're fishing, leisurely paddling, or embarking on a more adventurous journey.
The James River is a large, headwater stream with an average flow of over 12,700 cubic feet per second. It has a relatively gentle gradient of 2 feet per mile, making it suitable for a variety of paddling and boating activities. Kayakers and canoeists will find both flatwater sections as well as some Class IV rapids further downstream, catering to a range of skill levels.
The Robious Landing access site features a paved, non-motorized boat ramp, making it easy to launch your craft. The 102-acre park also includes hiking trails, picnic shelters, and other recreational amenities. This is an ideal spot to enjoy the scenic James River, whether you're fishing, leisurely paddling, or embarking on a more adventurous journey.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
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