Current Conditions

Open every day, seven days a week.

WE ARE OPEN EVERY DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. Our hours of operation through the summer are: 9 am – 6 pm weekdays (Monday thru Friday) and 7 am – 7 pm weekends (Saturday and Sunday).

Low and behold we have been getting some light to moderate showers across the Valley over the last week or so, and it has brought the river level up about 2 – 3 inches (almost up to our “LOW” reading). But we still need more rain. Keep it coming!

For today, however, the river level remains in our “VERY LOW” range, so canoes and kayaks will bump and scrape here and there, and you may have to step out of your boat in places to get through. We are not currently recommending rafts since they tend to get stuck more than canoes or kayaks. Larger persons (over 240 pounds) will have a harder time. On the plus side, river clarity remains beautifully crystal clear and fishing continues to be strong.

Today (Friday) looks partly to mostly cloudy with a high expected in the low 80’s, lower humidity, and no rain expected

The weekend looks delightful, sunny skies, low humidity with highs in the mid to upper 80’s. Next week looks unsettled again with the chance of late afternoon showers and storms each day, so hopefully some beneficial rain.

LOW WATER PADDLING TIPS: Canoes and kayaks do best (rafts get stuck frequently, and tubes take forever with some walking and with little or no current). Take a shorter trip (the river is moving more slowly). Take frequent breaks to swim or sit in the shade. Stay hydrated, drink lots of water. Apply sunscreen every 4 hours, and wear a hat and cover shirt. Protect your feet with a decent pair of river shoes or old sneakers that cover the toe and protect the heel (we sell river shoes for $18/pair). Flip flops are totally inadequate. Relax and have fun.

Be advised, we still have plenty of equipment available for today and this weekend.

Be advised our campground is completely booked for this weekend of July 26-28.

The river is buzzing with summer activity, birds and bugs and active fish. It’s always great to see.

Looking forward to another great year (our 51st) on the river.

Be advised river conditions can change rapidly with sudden storms or heavy rain in the upper watershed. Also, water temperature can vary up to 8 degrees or more in a single day.

To find out more detail about current conditions
click here to visit the Luray River Gauge

Over 5.5 feet – Too Damn High (risky)

4.0 to 5.5 feet – High (pushy)

2.4 to 4.0 feet – Normal (ideal)

2.00 to 2.4 feet – Low (slower)

Below 2.00 feet – Very Low (bumpy)