City: Scottsville, VA
County: Albemarle County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.79713592, -78.49337075
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on James River
12 runs (1 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
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These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I-II
91 mi away
02. Glen Wilton to Gala
7.3 mi
II+(III)
63 mi away
2. Glasgow to Snowdon
4.8 mi
11 ft/mi
I-II
68 mi away
1.8. Alpine to Glasgow
10.0 mi
I-II
68 mi away
4. Upper James into Richmond
4.5 mi
III-IV
73 mi away
5. Lower James through Richmond
2.5 mi
I(II)
78 mi away
1.6. Arcadia to Alpine
4.8 mi
I-II
81 mi away
1.4. Buchanan to Arcadia
6.2 mi
7 ft/mi
I
84 mi away
1.2. Springwood to Buchanan
4.8 mi
I-II
89 mi away
01. Iron Gate to Glen Wilton
4.1 mi
I-II
88 mi away
1. Eagle Rock (Route 43) to Springwood (Route 630)
17.0 mi
4 ft/mi
I
91 mi away
03. Gala to Eagle Rock
3.9 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Scottsville is a boat ramp access point on the James River in Albemarle County, Virginia. The James River at this location is a large river system with significant flow and a moderate current. Based on the hydrological data, paddlers can expect an average flow of approximately 668 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 2.41 feet per second, which indicates a moderate current suitable for experienced paddlers. The river has a gentle gradient of approximately 1 foot per mile in this region.
This access point serves as an entry to the James River, a 707-mile waterway that drains a 10,319 square mile watershed. Boaters using this ramp should be prepared for river conditions with moderate current and should have appropriate skills for river paddling. The river's flow characteristics make it suitable for kayaking and canoeing, though motorized vessels may also launch from this site. Water levels and current speed can vary seasonally, so checking current conditions before launching is recommended.
This access point serves as an entry to the James River, a 707-mile waterway that drains a 10,319 square mile watershed. Boaters using this ramp should be prepared for river conditions with moderate current and should have appropriate skills for river paddling. The river's flow characteristics make it suitable for kayaking and canoeing, though motorized vessels may also launch from this site. Water levels and current speed can vary seasonally, so checking current conditions before launching is recommended.