Kayaking · Virginia
Kayaking in Virginia
5 outfitters across Virginia. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
12,773 mi
1,081 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
5 of 5
Cities
4
Most in Virginia Beach (2)
Best season
Apr to Nov
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across the 4 of 5 outfitters in Virginia with 10 or more Google reviews.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure Kayak & Stand Up Paddleboard | Chesapeake | 5.044 Google reviews |
| Tula Paddle Sports Stand up Paddleboard & Kayaking | Virginia Beach | 4.822 Google reviews |
| Tula Paddle Sports Stand up Paddleboard & Kayaking | Norfolk | 4.7183 Google reviews |
| Assateague Explorer Pony Watching Cruise & Kayaking | Chincoteague | 4.6828 Google reviews |
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Rivers
Rivers and streams to paddle in Virginia
- Named rivers and streams mapped in Virginia
- 12,773 mi
- River reaches
- 1,081
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 190
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- James River347 mi
- Roanoke River290 mi
- New River196 mi
- Dan River191 mi
- Little River191 mi
Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.
Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.
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