James River Runners Links

These links contain important and relevant information on the mentioned subjects. Just click on the underlined text and your browser will take you to the paddlesports information highway.

CURRENT LOCAL RIVER CONDITIONS AND WEATHER STATE RIVER LEVELS (Phone:757-899-4200 Menu selection #6)

HATTON FERRY AREA WEATHER REPORT RIVER LEVEL FORECASTS JAMES RIVER LEVELS

HISTORICAL FLOODS IN THE MIDATLANTIC REGION MID-ATLANTIC RIVER FORECAST CENTER

Public Boating Access in Virginia Topo maps of Hatton Ferry and local area

VA. DEPARTMENT OF GAME AND INLAND FISHERIES: includes links to Virginia game and fish regulations
Buy your fishing license ONLINE!

Ballooning - Monticello County Ballooning: Located just outside Charlottesville in Free Union. Phone: 434-293-2303

Lodging, Bed and Breakfasts:
Guesthouses: A B&B reservation service. 434-979-7264
Warren Mill: Historic mill located very near Warren Ferry, just upstream from our Hatten Ferry location.
Meander Inn: Near Wintergreen and offering a new tubing package deal. 800-868-6116
High Meadows Bed and Breakfast: Vineyard and Mountain Sunset Inn (Scottsville)
Orchard House Bed and Breakfast: A Romantic 1895 Victorian Farm House located nearby in Lovingston. 434-263-7747
The Mark Addy Inn: The Mark Addy Inn rests on the sunrise side of Virginia's magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains near Wintergreen Resort.
Oakmoor Country Inn: A Blue Ridge log lodge retreat located in Afton. 540-456-6690
Belle Hearth: Located in Waynesboro about 45 minutes from JRR. 866-710-2256
The White Pig: New Bed and Breakfast located nearby in Schuyler on Route 6.
The Inn at Sugar Hollow Farm (West of Charlottesville in the Blue Ridge Mountains)
The Foxfield Inn (Just west of Charlottesville on Garth Road)
Foxfire Farm - Farmhouse rental for up to 6 people. 434-286-3445
Chester Bed and Breakfast - fine accommodations in Scottsville (434) 286-3960
Lumpkins Motel and Restaurant: Homestyle cooking and rooms available.... call 434-286-3690 (Scottsville)
Montfair: Big lodge available for meetings, reunions, etc. Also cabin rentals....call 434-823-5202

Professional Organizations:
Virginia Professional Paddlesports Association - (Vappa)
American Canoe Association - (ACA)

In Scottsville, the Coleman Outdoor Store sells fishing licenses and lures locally.......call 434-286-2547
(located just off Route 20 near the James River Bridge and across from the Citgo Gas Station)

Scottsville Restaurants:
Lumpkins Motel and Restaurant: Homestyle cooking and rooms available.... call 434-286-3690
Luv'n Oven: Fast food style in the Scottsville Shopping Center....call 434-286-3830
Great Valu: Large scale grocer located in the Scottsville Shopping Center

Information Links and Area Resources:
Nelson County: Beautiful area to recreate or locate! Another great Nelson County page: click here!
Forest Lakes Community: Exciting development north of Charlottesville
Monticello Avenue
About Charlottesville
Charlottesville-Albemarle Chamber of Commerce
Virginia Department of Tourism: Great information on Virginia attractions and outdoor activities!

Horseback Riding:
Buckingham Equestrian Center: (Buckingham).... 434-983-7427
Fairhunt Farm: (Scottsville).... 434-286-9481

Professional Services:
Chuck Kraft: Top notch professional smallmouth and trout fishing guide from Charlottesville. (434) 293-9305
Todd Brown: Guide service located in Charlottesville. (434) 973-5151
Hatch Matcher Flies: Guide service for smallmouth bass fishing in our area. (434) 286-3366 L.E. Rhodes

Virginia Paddlesports Links:
Front Royal Canoe Company: Great float trips on the Shenandoah River!
Coastal Canoeists: Over 700 members of this super club from Virginia and nearby states.
The Float Fishermen of Virginia: Promoting Virginia's waterways and conservative fishing.
Appomattox River Canoe Company: New canoes and kayaks