SAFETY TIPS

1. Wear your life jacket. 2. Avoid downed trees (strainers) and other debris in river. 3. Take a spare paddle. 4. Don’t paddle alone. 5. Take insect repellent. 6. Have ropes on both ends of the boat. 7. Take ample water. 8. Bring extra clothing, gear and food in waterproof bags, secure to your boat. 9. Take sunscreen, sunglasses, and wide-brim hat. The sun’s reflection off the water can be intense. If it is hot, start early or later in the day and make the trip shorter. 10. Do not attempt to handle wild animals, especially babies. 11. Avoid contact with all livestock. 12. Never paddle, or float, on rivers in high water conditions. 13. Take rain gear. 14. Take first aid kit. 15. Read maps and plan ahead. Be off the water before dark. 16. TRASH. Pack it in, pack it out. 17. Protect your feet with tight fitting wading shoes.

*In case of emergency, call 911. Local hospitals include Annie Penn Hospital in Reidsville (336-951-4000) and Morehead County's Rivers. Memorial Hospital in Eden (336-623-9711). Welcome to Rockingham

Water activities are inherently risky and include the dangers of serious personal With a number of public access points, you can plan your experience for With four rivers providing more than 60 miles of flowing waters, injury, property damage, and death. The rivers are natural environments that have just a couple hours or several days. Local outfitters can assist with your hazards and constantly changing conditions. You need to be aware of the potential Rockingham County is a natural playground for water lovers. Our rivers trip, or you can bring your own gear. Because when you’re on the waters risks and your own skill level and limit your activity to an appropriate level. The offer an alternative to whitewater with recreational canoeing, kayaking of Rockingham County—you’re in a good place. information provided here is designed for informational use and is not a substitute for or tubing for all skill levels. Here, you can have a leisurely float on calm, specific training, experience, or research of river conditions. Rockingham County and “flat” water or find thrills across Class I, II, and III rapids. Plus, you can the Tourism Development Authority assume no liability for any individual’s use of or reliance upon any material contained or reference herein. The material contained spend some time playing in our two riverside state parks, The Haw River herein may not be the most current. State Park and The Mayo River State Park.

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confluence of the Smith and Dan Rivers. Dan and Smith the of confluence waits at its Mayo Mountain Access in Mayodan. in Access Mountain Mayo its at waits

in Eden that provides a two mile float trip downstream to the the to downstream trip float mile two a provides that Eden in riverside state park currently in development and more outdoor fun fun outdoor more and development in currently park state riverside

Smith. There is one public access point at the Smith River Greenway Greenway River Smith the at point access public one is There Smith. it converges with the Dan. The Mayo River State Park is a linear, linear, a is Park State River Mayo The Dan. the with converges it

paddlers can find Class I, II and III rapids on various sections of the the of sections various on rapids III and II I, Class find can paddlers and wildlife. The Mayo flows for 16 miles in Rockingham County until until County Rockingham in miles 16 for flows Mayo The wildlife. and

and wildlife, including smallmouth bass and trout. Experienced Experienced trout. and bass smallmouth including wildlife, and Mayodan, rock bluffs, two natural waterfalls and tons of vegetation vegetation of tons and waterfalls natural two bluffs, rock Mayodan,

Eden. This river is very scenic with lots of rock outcroppings, foliage foliage outcroppings, rock of lots with scenic very is river This Eden. Native American fish traps, early dams used to generate power in in power generate to used dams early traps, fish American Native

miles in Rockingham County until it converges with the in in River Dan the with converges it until County Rockingham in miles experienced paddlers. Sites along the Mayo include well-preserved well-preserved include Mayo the along Sites paddlers. experienced

upstream in . The river originates in Virginia and flows five five flows and Virginia in originates river The Virginia. in upstream the rapids is smooth with a steady current, which is perfect for less less for perfect is which current, steady a with smooth is rapids the

just an hour or two on the water in Eden, or a full day by starting starting by day full a or Eden, in water the on two or hour an just only recommended for very experienced paddlers. The water below below water The paddlers. experienced very for recommended only

trips on the Smith River are perfect for those who want to enjoy enjoy to want who those for perfect are River Smith the on trips Paddle and III rapids and the infamous “Boiling Hole” rapid. This section is is section This rapid. Hole” “Boiling infamous the and rapids III and

SMITH THE Mayo is your quest. The upper portion of the Mayo features Class II II Class features Mayo the of portion upper The quest. your is Mayo

paddlers looking for a mix of rushing rapids and smooth water, the the water, smooth and rapids rushing of mix a for looking paddlers For

THE MAYO THE

century commercial river transportation). transportation). river commercial century

Saura Indian tribe, as well as remainders of bateau systems (19th (19th systems bateau of remainders as well as tribe, Indian Saura

Center was the first major acquisition and is open to the public. public. the to open is and acquisition major first the was Center fossils more than 200 million years old to remaining sites of the the of sites remaining to old years million 200 than more fossils

park is in the early stages of development, the Summit Educational Educational Summit the development, of stages early the in is park historical significance. Sights to see along the Dan range from from range Dan the along see to Sights significance. historical

approximately 300 acres of beautiful land. While this state state this While land. Piedmont beautiful of acres 300 approximately tree-covered corridors and is favored for its slower pace and and pace slower its for favored is and corridors tree-covered

Educational Center are located in Rockingham County on on County Rockingham in located are Center Educational The Dan flows through wide floodplains, high banks and and banks high floodplains, wide through flows Dan The

However, a major section of The and its Summit Summit its and Park State River Haw The of section major a However, well-suited for paddlers of all skill levels and fun for the entire family. family. entire the for fun and levels skill all of paddlers for well-suited

public access points on the Haw River in Rockingham County. County. Rockingham in River Haw the on points access public “lazy river” because its pace is leisurely and relaxing, making it it making relaxing, and leisurely is pace its because river” “lazy

Rockingham County just south of Reidsville. At this time, there are no no are there time, this At Reidsville. of south just County Rockingham waters are plentiful for paddling the entire year. Some call the Dan a a Dan the call Some year. entire the paddling for plentiful are waters

small portion of the Haw River flows from Guilford County into into County Guilford from flows River Haw the of portion small A Rockingham County portion of the Dan is 38 miles long and its its and long miles 38 is Dan the of portion County Rockingham The

THE HAW THE THE DAN THE Outfitters

10. Mitchell Road Bridge Access: From Highway 87 in 10 1. Dan River Adventures - (336)-427-8530 4. Troublesome Creek Outfitters - Ridgeway, VA, go east (right) on Old Leaksville Road, and 724 Webster Rd, Stoneville (336)-344-0428 then turn east (left) onto Mitchell Road. Immediately past Smith River bridge, turn left into access. Mitchell Road www.danriveradventures.com 413 Church St, Eden (Bridge GPS: 36.602238-79.776394) To Martinsville, VA www.troublesomecreek.com 2. Mayodan Outdoor Sports – (336) 548-6296 11. Moores Mill Road Access: From US 220, exit onto 400 West Main St, Mayodan For additional river information & Smith Road (SR 1360). Turn west (left) onto Smith Road. Go Old Leaksville Road www.mayodanoutdoorsports.com activities, contact the Dan River 4 miles to a T-intersection with Anglin Mill Road (SR 1358) Smith River and turn west (left). Turn north (right) at Fire Station onto Basin Association at Deshazo Mill Road to Moores Mill Road. Turn left onto 3. Three Rivers Outfitters - (336)-627-6215 (336)-627-6270 or www.danriver.org 11 Moores Mill Road. Access is immediately before bridge on 413 Church St, Eden the south side of Moores Mill Road. (Bridge GPS: 36.568-79.98597) 18 www.3-r-o.com

Cascade Road Moores Mill Road 9. Island Ford Landing Access: From NC 14, turn west on Morgan Ford Road Meadow Road. ¾ mile on left turn onto River Road, Smith River greenway and access at end of road. (area code is 336) Deshazo Accommodations Mill Road (Bridge GPS: 36.504118-79.757782)

Smith River Eden: Reidsville: 12 Anglin Mill Road Baymont Inn & Suites - 627-0472 Budget Inn - 349-6540 15 3 1. Mayo Beach Upper Access: From US 220, exit onto Smith Road (SR 1360). EconoLodge - 627-5131 Colonial Inn & Suites - 342-0341 Turn west (left) on Smith Road. Go 4 miles on Smith Road to T intersection To Danville, VA Eden Inn - 623-9161 Days Inn - 342-2800 with Anglin Mill Road (SR 1358). Turn west (left) on Anglin Mill Road. After 1/2 Aiken Road Hampton Inn - 627-1111 Holiday Inn Express - 361-4000 mile turn left on Old Anglin Mill Road (SR 1385). Go 1/2 mile to T-intersection with Mayo Beach Road (SR1359). Access is 1/2 mile north at the north end of Shayona Inn - 623-1500 Quality Inn - 634-1275 Mayo Beach Road. 9 Royal Inn - 349-9988 (Bridge GPS: 36.535276-79.990946) Madison, Williams Motel - 349-8457 16 Eden Mayodan, 2. 220 Bridge Access: At the business 220 bridge, 1-½ miles north of Stoneville: Campgrounds: Mayodan. From US 220, exit onto US 220 Business towards Mayodan, ½ mile 17 Autumn Creek Vineyards 3 4 Meadow Road Dan River Campground - 427-8530 on right before the Mayo River bridge. NOTE: Downstream of the highway Cabins - 548-WINE Smith Road and railroad bridges the river enters the backwater of the Avalon Dam, 10 Humphrey’s Ridge at Carolina located 1-½ miles downstream. There is no take out below – you will have to Budget Inn - 548-6011 Marina - 427-3949 8 return to the 220 Bridge Access. Do not attempt to go over the dam! 9 Lake Reidsville - 349-4738 (Bridge GPS: 36.438728-79.938049)

ighway King’s H Mayo River 7 4 6 6 PLAN YOUR Bethlehem7 Church Road Dan River 8

Stoneville Settle Bridge Road 6. Leaksville Landing Access: From NC 87/Harrington ADVENTURE Highway (SR2282), proceed north on Hamilton Street. Cross Leaksville Landing Bridge and turn left into access parking lot. (Bridge GPS: 36.485506-79.763188) THE DAN DIFFICULTY DISTANCE DURATION* 2 Harrington Highway 7. Leaksville Wildlife Access: From NC 14 at the Dan River Lindsey Bridge to Class I 2.5 miles 1-2 hours turn west onto NC 87/Harrington Highway/US 311/NC770. Turn 704 Bridge The Mayo Mountain right on Bethlehem Church Road (SR 2039) The NC Wildlife Access is open to the Access is 1/2 mile on right. 704 Bridge to Class I 8 miles 3-5 hours (Bridge GPS: 36.471905-79.745453) public while future 2 Settle Bridge development along the Mayo River corridor is 2 8. Draper Landing Access: From Eden, go east on NC 700, Settle Bridge to Class I to II 10 miles 4-6 hours 3 towards Ruffin and Virginia. Just south of the Dan River bridge, planned. For more info, Leaksville Landing call the park office at turn east (left) onto a gravel road. The access is at the end of 336.427.2530 or visit road on right. (Bridge GPS: 36.498797-79.681426) Leaksville Landing to Class I 1.5 miles 1 hour www.ncparks.gov. 13 Leaksville Wildlife Access Mayodan Leaksville Wildlife Access Class I 5 miles 2-3 hours 2 14 to Draper Landing 5 River Road Draper Landing to Class I 21.5 miles 10+ hours ï Access Point Danville, VA 2 1 ï Point of Interest Madison THE MAYO DIFFICULTY DISTANCE DURATION* 2 Wentworth State Highway or Interstate Dan River To Winston-Salem Mayo Beach Upper Class I, II & III 9.5 miles 4 - 6 hours County Road to 220 Bridge 1 5 4 Bridge 3 To Reidsville THE SMITH DIFFICULTY DISTANCE DURATION* Caution: Dam or Hazard Island Ford Landing to Class I 2.5 miles 1 - 2 hours 3. Lindsey Bridge Road Access: West on US 311 for 3 miles Class II or III Rapids Leaksville Wildlife Access on Dan from Madison, turn south on Lindsey Bridge Road (SR1138). Immediately past Lindsey Bridge, turn right onto gravel road. Campground *Based on canoe and kayak trips only. Depends on skill level. Most novices can Access is on the right, downstream of dam. (Bridge GPS: 36.374776-79.992308) 5. Settle Bridge Access: From NC 135/US 311 turn south complete trip in this time span. (right) onto Settle Bridge Road (SR2145): ¼ mile south of Portage – Must exit river Lindsey Bridge Road 4. 704 Access: Across NC 704 Bridge into Madison. Follow the bridge, turn east (left) on Dan River Road. Access is on signs to access under bridge on Water Street. the left at the end of the road. Islands (Bridge GPS: 36.385142-79.954698) (Bridge GPS: 36.410589-79.827255) Points of Interest 1 Outfitters

Counties DAN RIVER 1. Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad Bridge (1889) 2. Bateau navigation structure sites State Parks 3. Eagle Falls Island and Sluice 4. Lower Saura Indian Village site 5. Madison Covered Bridge (1888) To Greensboro 6. Bateau port Leaksville Landing (c. 1820s) 7. Massive stone pier of the Leaksville Covered Bridge (1852) 8. Mebane Bridge (1924) 9. Triassic conglomerate formations nearly 200 million years old Belews 10. Shoals and rapids with picturesque names--Widemouth, Beasley's Gallows,

Lake Witty Road Lake Reidsville Tanyard, and Devil's Jump * The Dan River in Rockingham County is a site on the N.C. Birding Trail: www.ncbirdingtrail.org MAYO RIVER 12. Native American rock fish trap, clearly visible from the bridge 13. Avalon Dam 14. Washington Mills Dam 15. "Boiling Hole" Benaja Road SMITH RIVER 16. 1813 Barnett Canal & Spray Water Power and Land Company Dam Haw River To Greensboro 17. Willson Aluminum Site, Site of Discovery of Calcium Carbide in 1892 18. 1880 Stone Pier of Morgan Ford Bridge

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Scalesville Road

CAUTION: Dams pose a significant danger. Always use caution around the dams and avoid running over the dams. To spot a dam, look for a shallow line in the water that reaches from one side of the river to the other. Also avoid fallen trees and other debris.