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Boating and Sailing, Boat Rentals, and Marinas
Whether you are a motorboat enthusiast, canoeist, kayaker or sailor, you’ll find the perfect place for your favorite water sport here in beautiful Bedford. No need to worry if you can’t bring or don’t have a watercraft. Our many full-service marinas and outfitters have just what you need!
Adventures on Houseboats
8360 Hardy Road
Hardy, VA 24101
888-818-5294
www.adventuresonhouseboats.com
Bent Creek Adventures
PO Box 1091
Routes 60 and 605
Appomattox, VA 24522
434-933-8034
www.floatfisherman.org
bcaonthejames@aol.com
Canoeing & Tubing Livery
Bridgewater Marina and Boat Rentals
Pontoons, waverunners, run-a-bouts, parasailing
16410 Booker T. Washington Highway
Moneta, VA 24121
540-721-1639, 800-729-1630
www.bridgewaterplaza.com
James River Basin Canoe Livery
Twin River Outfitters
US 60 Between Lexington & Buena Vista
17 Rockbridge Road
State Route 130
Glasgow, VA 24555
540-261-7334
Website: www.canoevirginia.net
Email: tro@canoevirginia.net
James River Float Company
122 Rocky Hill Road
Madison Heights, VA 24572
434-846-TUBE (8823)
Float trips starting at $20.00
We are a family owned business dedicated to preserving and sharing the amazing historical and ecological treasure that is the might James River. We are located outside downtown Lynchburg.
Trips available 7 days a week (weather and river levels permitting)
Parrot Cove at Smith Mountain Lake
Houseboats, pontoons, waverunners, 18' run-a-bouts, fishing boats
16441 Booker T. Washington Highway
Moneta, VA 24121
540-721-5363, 800-488-4516
www.parrotcove.com
rentals@parrotcove.com
Parkway Marina on Smith Mountain Lake
Pontoons, cruisers and houseboat rentals, ship’s store, accessories, marine service center, hauling, washing and cleaning.
16918 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway
Huddleston, VA 24104-2963
540-297-4412
www.ParkwayMarina.com
Smith Montain Lake Boat Rentals
Located at Mitchell's Point Marina
3553 Trading Post Road
Huddleston, VA 24104
540-484-3980
www.smlboatrentals.com
Email: smlboatrentals@yahoo.com
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Waverunners, canoes, kayaks
1235 State Park Road
Huddleston Virginia 24104
540-297-6066
www.dcr.state.va.us
Twin River Outfitters
Canoe/Kayak/Tube
653 Lowe Street
Buchanan, Va 24066
540-261-7334
Open April thru October
9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday thru Sunday
Resservation are required for our trips.
Webster Marine Center
1185 Mills Road
Moneta, VA 24121
Darrell Ross
1-800325-9110
540-297-5228
540-297-9167 - Fax
Wilderness Canoe & Kayaks
631 James River Road
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
540-291-2295
Virginia Dare Cruises
3619 Airport Road
Moneta, VA 24121
540-297-7100
800-721-3273
Email: info@vadarecruises.com
Web: www.vadarecruises.com
Boat Landings
Reed Creek Boat Landing:
James River Access, Big Island, VA adjacent to Georgia Pacific Plant, by main entrance off Rte 501
Hunting Creek Boat Landing:
James River Access,Big Island ,VA ,1 block north of junction of Rte 501 and Rte 122,turn right on Riverside Circle,1/4 mile on right .
Hardy Road Ford:
Smith Mountain Lake Access, From Rte 24 in Stewartsville follow Rte 619 to Rte 634(Hardy Road) south to boat ramp. From Franklin County,south side of Hales Ford Bridge,take Rte 122 ,turn right on Rte 634 and follow to ramp
Smith Mountain State Park Public Boat Ramp:
Fee $5.00, From Bedford Rte 122 S to left on Rte 608,turn right on Rte 626 to SML State Park.
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