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Boating and Water Sports at New River Trail State Park

176 Orphanage Dr.
Foster Falls, VA 24360

Latitude: 36.884589

Longitude: -80.852549

The newly renovated Foster Falls Canoe Livery is open on weekends from the first Saturday in April through Memorial Day, then open daily Memorial Day through Labor Day, and open on weekends again Labor Day through the last Sunday in October. The livery rents canoes, kayaks, tubes, bikes and safety equipment, and it offers shuttle service, snacks and drinks.

Boating and Water Sports Amenities At New River Trail State Park

Foster Falls Historical Area

Visitors to Foster Falls can see remains of an old railroad and iron furnace historic village; Barns, sheds, mills, general store, furnace and train depot are all that remain. Foster Falls Furnace still stands as a symbol of the iron Industry that used to dominate the area. Foster Falls is also the site of campgrounds, picnic areas, shelters, playground, amphitheater, two boat ramps, as well as horse, canoe and bike livery. Visitors may rent canoes, kayaks, and tubes to float and paddle along the New River. Horse livery operates guided horse rides and pony rides for children under the ages of 11.

Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (276) 699-6778
Fee: Park Fees
Location:36° 53.0400 -80° 51.5050

The New River

The New River is very popular for Canoeing, Kayaking, Tubing and Fishing.Foster Falls River Company rents canoes, kayaks, tubes, bikes and safety equipment, and it offers shuttle service, snacks and drinks. Call (276) 699-1034 for details.

Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (276) 699-6778
Fee: Park Fees

Other Activities At New River Trail State Park: Hiking, Biking, Camping, Fishing, Gifts and Shopping, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Picnicking, Educational Activities, Hiking, Biking, Camping, Fishing, Gifts and Shopping, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Picnicking, Educational Activities and Canoeing and Kayaking

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