Kayaking in Virginia

There are several kayaking destinations worldwideTayloe section of the Rappahannock River National
that attract hordes of kayakers every day.Wildlife Refuge, Julian's Point up to Menokin Bay.
However, there are some locations that areAccotink Reservoir: The Accotink Reservoir is yet
considered as havens for Watersports like kayaking,another small but beautiful flatwater kayaking option
windsurfing, whitewater rafting and sailing. One suchin Virginia. It is a well wooded lake and there are
location that is considered as a paradise for kayakersplenty of activities happening on the shore. Thus,
is the American state of Virginia. The state boasts ofpaddlers can participate in these activities after their
some of the best whitewater and flatwater kayakingkayaking session. The Accotink reservoir is a great
locations in the world.option for recreational paddlers too.
Virginia - A Kayaking HotspotMaury River: The Maury River is small but has thrilling
The greatest advantage of Virginia is that it providesrapids and is thus very popular among whitewater
equally good locations for lake, river and seakayaking enthusiasts. The only period when paddlers
kayaking. Thus, once in Virginia, enthusiasts can nevercan kayak on the Maury River is from April to June.
be too far away from a good kayaking location.Yet another feature of kayaking on the Maury is the
Some of the most popular kayaking locations inbeautiful landscape that adorns the path of the river
Virginia include:with the river cliffs adding to the excitement of
Chesapeake Bay: The Chesapeake Bay is a favouritekayaking.
ocean kayak location during summers as well asAlso, this is a great place for kayak fishing, especially
winters. The best route to follow here would be tofor those who would like to try their luck for the
start from the Whites creek to Milford Haven andsmall mouth bass fishing.
then touch the Chesapeake Bay. Apart from being aSandy River Reservoir: The Sandy River Reservoir is
great sea kayaking location, the Chesapeake Bay alsoa great lake kayaking option, especially during the
has some great fishing stretches.autumn when the fall colours totally transform the
Abel Reservoir: The Abel reservoir is a greatlake. The 750-acre lake is perfect for beginners and
flatwater kayaking location with a great stretch of 2recreational kayakers.
miles from the starting point to the dam. Also, theQueen's Creek: A great river kayaking location,
Abel reservoir has great waterways and weeds thatkayakers generally begin from the New Quarter Park
offer perfect kayak fishing conditions. The Abelacross Camp Perry. The best part of kayaking on
reservoir is also popular among kayakers for theQueen's Park is the amazing wildlife of the region that
amazing wildlife that it offers. Paddlers can watchmakes the Queen's Creek very popular among the
colourful fishes, various species of birds, turtles andkayakers.
even beavers while kayaking in the reservoir.These are some of the many popular kayaking
Cat Point Creek: The Cat Point Creek is a good riverplaces in Virginia that attract paddlers from across
kayaking option. The starting point is located off thethe United States.
Rappahannock River. The route passes through