Class II-III Appomattox River, VA

Lower Appomattox River (Lake Chesdin Dam to Fall Line)

You can choose a 7 mile trip from John J. Radcliffe Conservation Area in Chesterfield County to Patton Park in Petersburg, or a 3 mile trip from Ferndale Park in Dinwiddie County to Patton Park. Either trip offers a quick shuttle route along River Road in Matoaca.

 

You can also try a shuttle-free whitewater circle trip at Ferndale Park, paddling up the canal (flatwater) and back down the main river (whitewater).

Section Details

Trip Length 7.0 Miles
Fishing Yes
Camping No
Permit No
Wild & Scenic No
Partner Information https://folar-va.org/
https://folar-va.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-APPOMATTOX-RIVER-TRAIL-MAP_web.pdf
Description American Whitewater
Photo Credit: Credit: Petersburg Area Regional Tourism