Chris Greene Lake has 2 beaches for fresh water swimming from Memorial Day-Labor Day. The beach offers lifeguards, full bathroom facilities including showers, and a snack bar to help you enjoy a day relaxing in the sun.  Guests can also fish, boat (no gas motors permitted), rent canoes, picnic, or hike at the park.  There’s even a 1-acre fenced area for dogs to run off-leash and roped water access only for dogs to swim.  For specific park hours, please visit their website.

4748 Chris Greene Lake Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22911

Phone: 434-296-5844

Pack your lunch, drinks and sunscreen, and enjoy a day with Outdoor Adventure Experiences tubing down the Shenandoah River. Guests will begin the journey on their own tube, while guides bring a giant tube for all to play on as they float down the deeper, slower sections of the river.

7013 Ottobine Road
Dayton, Virginia 22821

Phone: 540-879-9030

Make plans now to explore the beautiful Shenandoah River in a fun canoe, kayak, raft or tube at Massanutten Adventures!

1850 Meadow Vista Lane
McGaheysville, Virginia 22840

Phone: 540-289-4066

Spend the day floating down the river with James River Runners.   Whether hanging out on a tube or paddling a kayak, canoe or raft, you’re sure to your time on the James.  Don’t forget to pack a picnic & grab your fishing rod!

10092 Hatton Ferry Road
Scottsville, Virginia 24590

Phone: 434-286-2338

James River Reeling & Rafting offers great flexibility for those seeking excitement or relaxation. Choose from Class I, II or III rapids, spanning more than 50 miles! Each canoeing trip offers Smallmouth Bass fishing, so be sure to pack the fishing pole and cooler as you spend the day on the James!

265 Ferry St.
Scottsville, Virginia 24590

Phone: 434-286-4386