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
