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d C R h «¬156 k u 01 0.5 2 V MILES r n I c aughan la h 295 F § Rd ¨¦ R X d Pamplin Historical Park EXPLORE Boating Fishing River Information Do s Don ts & OF BOATING’ & AND’ HIKING ______the ______Boating Etiquette: – Respect private property – Don’t litter–pack out all trash Appomattox River – Paddlers should pass fishermen quietly and give lots of room A VIRGINIA STATE – Don’t block ramps and access points–they are for launching and SCENIC RIVER retrieving boats only Trail and Park Etiquette: You can also enjoy the beauty of the scenic Appomattox River from The Appomattox River from the dam at Lake Chesdin to the Plan your trip on the Appomattox River by first checking river and the land–whether you enjoy hiking, biking, fishing or picnicking, confluence with the James River in Hopewell is a designated weather conditions. Water Safety remember some of these tips from the American Hiking Society: Virginia Scenic River that provides a unique and beautiful The river is not patrolled and rescue is difficult. Please let setting for both FLATWATER SECTION: others know of your river plans, study river maps and know – Stay on trails. Do not enter private property whitewater and flatwater The Appomattox River is tidal how to get off the river. – Hike quietly. Speak in low voices paddlers, as well as below Appamatuck Park in –Turn your cell phone down, if not off for powerboaters and Colonial Heights. Be sure to TO PREVENT PROBLEMS: – If taking a break, move off the trail to fishermen. Virginia check the tide charts when –Wear a life jacket. If paddling whitewater, wear a helmet allow others to pass by Scenic River designation planning a trip. – Recognize and avoid hazards: Fallen trees, debris piles and dams – Don’t toss your trash–not even is only given to rivers –Wear a wet suit in spring, fall and winter biodegradable items and streams that possess WHITEWATER SECTION: – Carry throw ropes and first aid kits – When bringing a pet, be sure to keep Produced by Friends of the Lower Appomattox outstanding scenic, Check the National Weather Service website for the river gauge at – Never paddle alone it on a leash and don’t forget to pack River (folar-va.org) and Crater Planning recreational, historic and Matoaca (“Google” NWS Appomattox River Matoaca) – Know and prepare for the weather out pet waste District Commission (craterpdc.org) natural characteristics. You can still see the culture and history Check the American Whitewater website for information on rapids – Don’t paddle after dark – Don’t feed the wildlife of the river with the visible remains of dams, locks and canals. and current conditions (www.AmericanWhitewater.org) – Use supplemental boat flotation – Leave what you find – Alcohol and paddling do not mix – Help preserve the trail by staying on the trail (walk through puddles, not around) The western/upper portion of the Appomattox River from River Level at Matoaca Gauge Whitewater Paddler Skill Level Brasfield Dam at Lake Chesdin down to Campbell’s Bridge in IF YOU GET INTO TROUBLE: – If hiking in a group, don’t take up the whole width of the trail; Petersburg can be powerful and remote. High water levels and 2.5 ft. to 3.9 ft. (~ 400-1200 cfs) Easy to Moderate – Float on your back with feet up, pointed downstream allow others to pass cold conditions increase this danger. At the natural fall line 3.9 ft. to 5.5 ft. (~ 1200-2800 cfs) Moderate to Difficult – Do not try to stand up in swift water – No motorized equipment except for official and emergency through the City of Petersburg, the eastern/lower portion of the – Stay upstream of your capsized boat vehicles and motorized wheelchairs 5.5 ft. to 7 ft. (~ 2800-4800 cfs) Difficult to Extremely Difficult This guide was funded in part by the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program river becomes tidal and tide charts should be consulted when – Get to shore as soon as possible at the Department of Environmental Quality through Grant #NA18NOS4190152 planning a trip on this portion of the river. Over 7 ft. (~ above 4800 cfs) Very Hazardous–Expert only! – Call 911 of the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended.

Fishing Whitewater Paddler Skill Level Classification The Appomattox River contains a wide range of species, including Class I Other Services Waves small, clear passages; All obvious obstructions, no serious obstacles. largemouth and smallmouth bass, Easy DINING, SHOPPING & LODGING redbreast sunfish, bluegill, flier, Class II Rapids of low difficulty with passages clear. Occasional maneuvering may be required. crappie, pickerel, and hard- Medium There are plenty of great places to eat or shop after a day spent fighting minnows, like fallfish outdoors at the Appomattox River. For more information on where f PRINCE o G Class III Waves numerous and high, irregular, can swamp open canoe; Rapids with passages clear though narrow and fast, requiring Y E to dine, visit or stay in the region, please visit the Petersburg Area T O and chubs. Striped bass, walleye N R U G

O E and saugeye, which run out of Moderate experience in maneuvering. Scouting is advisable for inexperienced parties. Regional Tourism website. C

S EM AS PE RT Over 20 miles of river from the dam Lake Chesdin, provide a seasonal Class IV R LIBE V Long rapids; waves powerful, irregular; dangerous rocks; boiling eddies; powerful and precise maneuvering required. IRGINIA at Lake Chesdin to the confluence with the fishery in the Appomattox. Difficult James River in Hopewell A fishing license is required for anyone fishing over the age of Class V Long and violent rapids, following each other almost without interruption; riverbed extremely obstructed; big drops; violent Appomattox River Trail • Points of Interest 16 and can be purchased from the Virginia Department of Game Extremely currents; very steep gradient. Paddlers should have prior Class IV or better whitewater experience with experienced guides Difficult who know the river. www.petersburgarea.org Boat Access • Parks and Inland Fisheries. Fishing licenses can be purchased online. 04/19

Lake Chesdin Boat Ramp Petersburg Patton Park Swift Creek Conservation Area Historic Point of Rocks Park City Park 1 Chesdin Lake Road, Dinwiddie County 6 University Boulevard at Campbell’s Bridge, Petersburg 12 Chesterfield 17 1005 Enon Church Road, Chesterfield County 23 205 Appomattox Street, Hopewell Lake Chesdin is a 3,100-acre water supply reservoir on the Chesterfield- A passive recreation area along the Appomattox River near historic Located where Swift Creek meets the Appomattox River 5.7 This 30-acre park with ½ mile of Appomattox River shoreline is Located off Appomattox Street across from the Appomattox Dinwiddie County line administered by the Appomattox River Water Old Towne Petersburg and across the river from Virginia State miles from the confluence with the James River, this 543-acre open by appointment only. Conservation and historical interpretive Regional Library, this park offers a riverfront beach area, nature Authority. Chesdin is a very productive lake which offers excellent University. Amenities: trailhead to 0.5 miles of the Appomattox River conservation area is currently open by appointment only but offers focus on 1840s Strachan house, Civil War hospital activities inspired play space, a fishing pier, wildflower garden, picnic largemouth bass fishing, good crappie fishing–both black and Trail, hiking trails, fishing access, picnic shelter and barbeque pits. primitive hiking trails, and canoeists and kayakers can paddle and river riparian environments. History programs and events pavilion and access to the Hopewell Riverwalk, a section of the white–in spring and fall, and a great channel catfish fishery. The along numerous creeks through the heart of the river bottomland scheduled throughout the year. Appomattox River Trail. public boat ramp and handicap-accessible fishing pier are open 24 Petersburg Visitor Center habitat. Water trail can be accessed from White Bank Park boat hours a day. Porta-johns are available. 7 15 West Bank Street, Petersburg launch in Colonial Heights, but land access is by appointment only. Appomattox River Regional Park The Beacon Theatre 18 800 Folar Trail, Prince George County 24 401 N. Main Street, Hopewell John J. Radcliffe Conservation Area & White Bank Park 2 The Visitor Center is housed in the historic ca. 1839 Exchange 13 Over 65 acres of pristine woods on the river features over 3 miles This is the region’s centerpiece for concerts offering a wide range Appomattox River Canoe/Kayak Launch Building. Exhibits here present Petersburg’s long and storied 400 White Bank Road, Colonial Heights of hiking trails, including a section of the Appomattox River Trail, of music to suit any taste from country, bluegrass, rock, beach, 21501 Chesdin Road, Chesterfield County history from its earliest days as a trading post until today. The park consists of 22 acres which overlook Swift Creek, and is fishing pier, birdwatching, picnic pavilions, a canoe/kayak launch, soul, R & B, to heavy metal and more. It was built in 1928, designed This 89-acre park provides trail and canoe/kayak access along located across from Tussing Elementary School. The park includes an observation pier, fitness trail and restrooms. by Fred Bishop, and was a silent movie and vaudeville show house the fall zone of the Appomattox River. Hikers can explore a 2.6 mile Appamatuck Park two picnic pavilions which accommodate 200-300 people each, 8 through the 1930s and 40s and then transitioned to a movie house section of the Appomattox River Trail. Canoeists and kayakers can 8 151 Archer Avenue, Colonial Heights individual picnic shelters for smaller groups, restrooms, 18-hole Anchor Point Marina until closing in 1981. The restoration of this beautiful, intimate disc golf course, beach volleyball court, boat ramp, fishing pier and 19 venue is spectacular. float down one mile to the abutment dam (relatively flat water) or This 14-acre park offers open space, river bank fishing and a 303 Beacon Ridge Road, Hopewell they can float three miles to Appomattox Riverside/Ferndale Park public playground. natural kayak/canoe launch. A private marina to serve both Anchor Point residents and the (Class II-III whitewater) or seven miles to Petersburg (Class II-III general public that provides wet/dry slips and small boats/canoes Union Fort whitewater). Amenities: picnic tables, canoe/kayak launch and Fort Clifton Park 25 Pocahontas Island are welcomed. Amenities: gas pump, restrooms & showers, pump Appomattox Street, Hopewell hiking trails. 14 100 Brockwell Lane, Colonial Heights 9 Rolfe Street, Petersburg out station, marine repair shop, snack bar and patio use. This historical site along the Appomattox River Trail contains the Fort Clifton was a Confederate stronghold on the Appomattox River, only Civil War-era earthworks in the City of Hopewell as well as Pocahontas Island, actually a peninsula, is where the first enslaved Appomattox Riverside/Ferndale Park serving as an important link in the line that defended Richmond and picnic tables and interpretive signs. 3 Africans were brought to work. In the 19th century, Pocahontas Weston Plantation 24909 Ferndale Road, Dinwidde County Petersburg in 1864 and 1865. Located on a high bluff at the junction 20 The Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) is became a Freedom Colony, the first predominately free black 400 Weston Lane, off of 21st Avenue, Hopewell The Appomattox Riverside Park, also known as Ferndale Park, of the Appomattox River and Swift Creek, the fort controlled the only non-profit organization dedicated to preserving settlement in Virginia and by 1860, one of the largest in the nation. The last plantation on the Appomattox River, Weston is notable for City Point Open Air Museum is a popular destination for birdwatching, canoeing, fishing, and navigation on the river north of Petersburg and was a formidable 26 The Pocahontas Island Black History Museum is an amazing its original interior, especially its distinctive moldings, wainscoting, 505 Cedar Lane to Water Street, Hopewell and enhancing the Appomattox River for all to enjoy whitewater rafting. Amenities: 1.5 mile canal trail, a section of the defensive bastion that wasn’t taken by Union forces until the fall of collection of artifacts collected by John Stewart, who was born on and chair rails. The house was built in 1789 and is a classic City Point, the oldest part of Hopewell, was founded in 1613 by Sir between the Lake Chesdin Dam and City Point in Appomattox River Trail, playground, water and trail access, canal Petersburg on April 3, 1865. The 24-acre park includes one picnic Pocahontas Island in 1943 and known as The Mayor of Pocahontas. example of Virginia Georgian architecture and the very essence of Thomas Dale for the Virginia Company. Its strategic location on Hopewell. FOLAR is leading the effort to create the kayak launch/gravel, picnic shelters, and a fishing pier and pavilion which accommodates 60 people, restrooms, walking trails On the National Register of Historic Places. Museum/225 Witten the Tidewater plantation mansion. All three floors and the kitchen a bluff overlooking the confluence of the James and Appomattox Appomattox River Trail, over 20 miles of public open natural shoreline. and fishing pier. St. Open by appointment. There is a public park with picnic shelter, dependency are open to the public through guided tours. Concerts Rivers ensured a key role in Virginia’s history. A pleasant walking space, including accessible trails and river access. 0.5 miles of the Appomattox River Trail and a natural canoe/kayak on the lawn are held on Sundays during May & June. It has a tour highlights 25 historic homes and structures, with most We have miles to go to complete the trail Battersea launch. Hopewell/Prince George Visitor Center 4 15 fishing pier open to the public free of charge. focusing on City Point’s Civil War history. Outdoor storyboards and it can cost $189 per foot to build. 1289 Upper Appomattox Street, Petersburg 4100 Oaklawn Boulevard, Hopewell are located throughout the historic area. Beautiful views of the Built in 1768 on the banks of the Appomattox River for Col. John Roslyn Landing Park The Hopewell/Prince George Visitor Center offers one-stop Hopewell City Marina Appomattox and James Rivers. Banister, Revolutionary War Patriot, Framer of the Articles of 10 265 Charles Dimmock Parkway, Colonial Heights shopping including statewide tourist literature, lodging coupons, 21 1051 Riverside Avenue, Hopewell Confederation and Petersburg’s first mayor, Battersea is an maps, local attractions and relocation information. Appomattox Plantation & General Grant’s Cabin This park has a ramp for launching small boats and a pier for A public, municipal marina with covered and open boat slip Join FOLAR as a member to help support the important neo-Palladian style urban villa. Special features include 27 fishing and is the trailhead for the 1.5-mile paved trail of the rentals. Amenities: four-lane ramp for motorized craft, ship store, 1001 Pecan Avenue, Hopewell the Chinese Chippendale staircase, the historic greenhouse and its Appomattox River and Trail. Colonial Heights section of the Appomattox River Trail. Picnic R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks restroom & showers, ADA accessible canoe/kayak launch, fishing This beautiful 1760s plantation owned by the Eppes family sits at very old trees. Open for tours by appointment. 16 shelters and porta-johns are available. 201 Enon Church Road, Chesterfield area with pier, picnic tables, pavilion overlooking the river, fishing the confluence of the James & Appomattox Rivers in City Point. In www.folar-va.org This 178-acre park offers 3 miles of trails through several habitats tournaments, Rockin’ on the River concert series. 1863, it became one of the busiest ports in the world and General Appomattox River Trail–Ettrick/VSU Trailhead Appomattox Boat Harbor including eastern deciduous forest, riparian environment of Ulysses Grant’s headquarters during the Civil War Siege of 5 3801 Main Street, Chesterfield 11 1604 Fine Street, Prince George County the Appomattox River and tidal freshwater marsh. Good site for Riverside Park Petersburg. President Lincoln visited three times to confer with his This 42-acre linear park has a ¼ mile paved trail that follows the birdwatching and nature observation. Trails take you through all 22 generals and admirals to draft a strategy for ending the war. It is a A privately owned marina but publicly accessible. Slips and ramp 500 North 12th Avenue, Hopewell Appomattox River and ends at the CSX railroad trestle, and a rustic habitats to include Ashton Creek Marsh along a ¼ mile floating staffed National Park Service site as part of Petersburg National facebook.com/FriendsoftheLowerAppomattoxRiver available for a variety of boats including canoes/kayaks. Amenities: A city park with basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball/softball explorer trail that provides access to the river and viewing of the boardwalk. This is an excellent place to study wetland birds and Battlefield and open to the public daily. twitter.com/folarva floating docks, wet slips, dual boat ramp, gas pump, restrooms & fields, and access to the Riverside Stormwater Greenway, a old canal that bypassed the falls of the river. dragonflies. Amenities: restrooms, tennis and basketball courts, instagram: folarva showers, pump out station, marine repair shop, boat storage on section of the Appomattox River Trail. picnic areas and athletic fields. Old City Point Waterfront Park land, snack bar, bait shop, pool, summer concert series, fishing 28 tournaments, kayaks, canoes and clubhouse available to rent. 1199 Pecan Avenue, Hopewell This park and popular fishing spot sits on the James River and offers Our thanks to the following photographers who made their a boardwalk, riverfront trail, benches, picnic tables and restrooms. photos available for this map: E. M. Betts, III, Kristy Fowler, Daniel Jones, Ken Newman, John A. Rooney, Jr.