City: Wingina, VA
County: Nelson County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.63596586, -78.71990114
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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
Take-out at this location
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Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II
Upstream from here (28.9 mi from take-out)
3. Snowdon (Route 501/130) to Six Mile
30.2 mi
II+(III)
Upstream from here (46.3 mi from take-out)
2. Glasgow to Snowdon
4.8 mi
11 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I
76 mi away
03. Gala to Eagle Rock
3.9 mi
I-II
51 mi away
1.8. Alpine to Glasgow
10.0 mi
I(II)
61 mi away
1.6. Arcadia to Alpine
4.8 mi
I-II
64 mi away
1.4. Buchanan to Arcadia
6.2 mi
7 ft/mi
I
67 mi away
1.2. Springwood to Buchanan
4.8 mi
I-II
71 mi away
1. Eagle Rock (Route 43) to Springwood (Route 630)
17.0 mi
4 ft/mi
I-II
74 mi away
01. Iron Gate to Glen Wilton
4.1 mi
I-II
76 mi away
02. Glen Wilton to Gala
7.3 mi
I-II
82 mi away
4. Upper James into Richmond
4.5 mi
III-IV
87 mi away
5. Lower James through Richmond
2.5 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Wingina is a boat ramp access point on the James River in Nelson County, Virginia. The James River at this location is a large river system with significant flow, averaging 668 cubic feet per second with moderate current velocity of 2.41 feet per second. The site is located in the upper reaches of the James River watershed, approximately 2,745 miles from the river mouth, making it suitable for paddlers looking to explore relatively pristine upstream sections. The river in this region has a gentle gradient of approximately 1 foot per mile, creating conditions suitable for various watercraft.
Paddlers and boaters using this access point should be prepared for river conditions typical of a large flowing waterway. The average water velocity and consistent flow make this appropriate for intermediate paddlers and motorboats. The drainage area of over 10,000 square miles means the river can experience significant water level changes with rainfall and seasonal variation. Summer months typically offer more stable conditions, while spring snowmelt and heavy rain can increase current velocity and hazards. The elevation change across the entire James River watershed creates diverse conditions, though this particular access point sits at a moderate elevation in the middle Piedmont region.
Paddlers and boaters using this access point should be prepared for river conditions typical of a large flowing waterway. The average water velocity and consistent flow make this appropriate for intermediate paddlers and motorboats. The drainage area of over 10,000 square miles means the river can experience significant water level changes with rainfall and seasonal variation. Summer months typically offer more stable conditions, while spring snowmelt and heavy rain can increase current velocity and hazards. The elevation change across the entire James River watershed creates diverse conditions, though this particular access point sits at a moderate elevation in the middle Piedmont region.