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Giles County boasts 37 miles of the majestic New River where it’s depth ranges from a very few inches to a maximum of one hundred feet at the at the base of the towering Palisade Cliffs in Eggleston. River goers can enjoy fishing, rafting, floating, boating, and swimming on the New River Water Trail. Find easy access at public boat landings and private campgrounds, enjoy the water, then stay riverside at a campground or visit...

New River Outdoor Co. provides canoe, kayak, & raft rentals on the New River, cabin rentals at Walker Creek Retreat, & guided New River fishing trips for trophy smallmouth bass & musky. Located on US-460 in Pembroke, VA. NROC has outfitted trips on the New River since 2003 and takes pride in its high-quality equipment and knowledgeable, friendly staff. A fun day on the river is a safe one! At NROC, your safety is always...

New River Outdoor Adventures is located in Fries VA and your one stop shop for all you equipment rental needs. We provide tubes, canoes, kayaks, bikes and primitive camping sites. We are located just steps from the New River & New River Trail. Check out our trip options and contact us today for your next River Adventure....

Providing tubing, camping, canoes, kayaks, and access to the best fishing in the New River since 1982. We are a small, family-oriented campground with water, electricity, wi-fi in-ground fire pits and picnic tables at every site....

The Narrows Town Park, or “The Boom”, is located on five acres situated between Wolf Creek and Park Drive in Narrows.  Many of the locals call the park “The Boom” because loggers used to float logs down to the Mill Pond, located a small distance from the park, to be cut into boards.  As the logs arrived at the pond, they banged against other logs already in the water, producing a loud boom.  The area...

Mountain Lake’s 4,000-foot elevation makes for cool summer cycling and a scenic spring or fall experience. Its 20 miles of trails--from single track for experienced riders to smooth trails for beginners and children--are open to the public year-round. Trail maps are available at the Mountain Lake Outfitters.Bike rentals available at the Mountain Lake Outfitters at the entrance to Mountain Lake Lodge...

Montgomery County Parks and Recreation offers the largest and most extensive Whitewater Kayak Program in South West Virginia. Montgomery County is blessed with many opportunities for river programs on the New River, James River and the Little River. Our classes are geared for any skill level from the first time in a kayak to advanced play boating clinics. We provide everything you need for a top notch experience with state of the art equipment and...

Glen Lyn Town Park is a scenic place to go and enjoy Giles County any time of the year, but the most popular event held at Glen Lyn Town Park is the Muddy ACCE Race. The Muddy ACCE Race is a 5k Mud Run that has over 25 obstacles for you to conquer! The Muddy ACCE Race is the main fundraising event for the Access to Community College Education (ACCE) program which provides tuition free college...

Gatewood Park Campground and Reservoir is 400 scenic acres nestled in the heart of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain Region of Southwest Virginia.  Surrounded by the Jefferson National Forest and located near the Town of Pulaski, Gatewood is accessible from Interstates 81 and 77 and offers exciting recreational opportunities for the entire family.Camping; Join us for camping or glamping at Gatewood Park, we have 35 campsites with full hookups for RV's, Campers and Tents, 16 of...

Virginia's New River offers excellent opportunities for the avid canoeing fan. Nearly seven miles of the New River passes through northwest Carroll County. The scenery of the river is spectacular and flows alongside the New River Trail State Park.According to the Galax-Grayson-Carroll Visitor's Guide, this stretch of river starts with: "Launch at the public landing in the Fries Town park/New River Trail State Park (from Main Street, pass the fire hall on your right and...