Shenandoah, N. Fork

2.) Little Dry River conf. (nr Fulks Run) to Shenandoah Caverns (VA 730)

DifficultyI-III
Length23 mi
Avg Gradientn/a
GaugeN F Shenandoah River at Cootes Store, Va
Flow Rate as of 45 minutes
2.57 ftbelow recommended
Reach Info Last UpdatedApril 6, 2024

River Description

See Also:

Classic Virginia Rivers, Ed Grove (1992 ed), p. 170.

Virginia Whitewater, Roger Corbett (2000 ed.), p. 102.

Exploring Virginia's Waterways, Ed Gertler (2022 ed.), p. 41.


River Features

Put in - Little Dry River confluence (near Fulks Run)

Distance: 0 mi

Take out - Shenandoah Caverns Rd. VA 730

Distance: 23.05 mi
Take Out

Take out - Shenandoah Caverns Rd. VA 730.  Meems Bottom river access is located where Route 730 crosses the North Fork near Mount Jackson. This access is a “hand launch” area where boats must be carried to the river.  The site also has a small parking area to accommodate 2-3 vehicles.


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