Where to get out on the water.

There are eight public access points on the Upper James River Water Trail that are owned and operated by the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries in Botetourt County.  These sites are provided for the public with the expressed sole purposes of Boating and Fishing.

Public Access Point	Type of Launch	Latitude	Longitude	Map Link
Iron Gate	Shoreline Access	37° 46' 26" N	-79° 46' 58" W	Map
Gala	Shoreline Access	37° 41' 30" N	-79° 48' 45" W	Map
Craig Creek	Shoreline Access	37° 38' 45" N	-79° 48' 52" W	Map
Horseshoe Bend	Concrete Ramp	37° 35' 21" N	-79° 43' 40" W	Map
Springwood	Concrete Ramp	37° 32' 52" N	-79° 44' 33" W	Map
Buchanan	Concrete Ramp	37° 31' 48" N	-79° 40' 46" W	Map
Arcadia	Shoreline Access	37° 33' 17" N	-79° 38' 14" W	Map
Alpine	Shoreline Access	37° 34' 54" N	-79° 36' 10" W	Map

Maps and driving directions may not work for all locations. Map information provided through Google is intended for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic conditions, or other events may differ from the map results.

More paddling opportunities in the scenic mountains of Virginia can be found in the Alleghany Highlands, including on the Jackson and Cowpasture rivers which meet to form the mighty James River. Visit www.alleghanyhighlandsblueway.com for more details.