Rivanna Reservoir, Albemarle County, Virginia

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     Not far from Rivanna Reservoir you obtain some wonderful water scenery at South Rivanna Dam; a splendid spot to camp here at Rivanna Reservoir is Charlottesville Koa Kampground. Dry warm beds await you at Courtyard Charlottesville North; the Saddleback Mountain Trail is a perfect hiking trail nearby. This lake is so wonderful. A wonderful lake like South Fork Rivanna River Reservoir in close proximity to Rivanna Reservoir is a delightful place to stop by, and  
   you'll in all probability meet some folks from Charlottesville here. Going for a hike on the Hensley Hollow Trail is always a fine adventure.
This is no place for people who don’t like to have fun. Do go to Paines Lake in close proximity to Rivanna Reservoir, it's a scenic lake, and whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then, we recommend Rivanna River - North Fork. For the duration of the warmest time of the year at Rivanna Reservoir
 
               temperatures are generally in the 80's while overnight lows are mostly in the 60's. Highs through the winter are commonly in the 40's; winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Rivanna Reservoir. This lake is so wonderful. Some nearby water includes Ivy Creek, and camping is available at Heavenly Acres Campground.
Near Rivanna Reservoir you find a golf course called McIntire Park Municipal Golf Course, and get your heart pumping on the tremendous whitewater of Rivanna River. There is a wonderful hiking trail in the vicinity of Rivanna Reservoir called the South River Falls Trail, and Doubletree Hotel Charlottesville is a great location to get some rest. All the water falling down from the sky makes Rivanna Reservoir a wet location; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and January on the other hand is the driest.

 
Doubletree Hotel Charlottesville, Charlottesville
Unwind from exploring Charlottesville Virginia in our beautifully re-designed Doubletree Hotel Charlottesville. Our Doubletree hotel overlooks the Rivanna River and is within easy access to the Univer...

Courtyard Charlottesville North, Charlottesville
2 miles away
The Marriott Courtyard Charlottesville North hotel is conveniently located off Route 29 North, just minutes from historic downtown Charlottesville. This airport hotel in Charlottesville, VA, is near a...

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Local climate location: DALE ENTERPRISE 10 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.105
Longitude: -78.46833

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These outdoors activities are available near Rivanna Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Rivanna Reservoir:
Doubletree Hotel Charlottesville, Charlottesville, 0 miles away
Courtyard Charlottesville North, Charlottesville, 2 miles away
Fairfield Inn Charlottesville North, Charlottesville, 2 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Charlottesville, Charlottesville, 2 miles away
Super 8 Charlottesville, Charlottesville, 2 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Rivanna Reservoir:
Charlottesville Koa Kampground, Charlottesville, 12 miles away
Heavenly Acres Campground, Stanardsville, 12 miles away
Loft Mountain Campgrounds, Albemarle County, 16 miles away
Swift Run Campground, Elkton, 17 miles away
 Whitewater Near Rivanna Reservoir:
Rivanna River - North Fork, Albemarle CountyCounty, 4 miles away
      Class II - 12 miles long (Advance Mills to Route 29)
Rivanna River, Albermarle CountyCounty, 6 miles away
      Class II - 4 miles long (Charlottesville to Shadwell)
Buck Mountain Creek, Albermarle CountyCounty, 7 miles away
      Class II - 9 miles long (Route 610 to South Fork of Rivanna R)
 National Parks Near Rivanna Reservoir:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA, 30 miles away
 Trails Near Rivanna Reservoir:
Saddleback Mountain Trail, Greene County, 15 miles away
South River Falls Trail, Greene County, 15 miles away
Hensley Hollow Trail, Rockingham County, 16 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Rivanna Reservoir:
McIntire Park Municipal Golf Course, Charlottesville, 3 miles away
Meadow Creek Golf Course at Pen Park, Charlottesville, 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Rivanna Reservoir:
South Fork Rivanna River Reservoir, Albemarle CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Paines Lake, Albemarle CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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Rivanna River
Last Saturday July 11th,2009 My son and his buddy, both 11 year old decided to canoe the rivanna river . We put the canoe at Shadwell near the bridge and came out at the cross road in Fluvanna county between 53 and 15. The trip took us 7 hours, 4 hours from Shadwell to Crafton and 3 hours from Crafton to Fluvanna court house. I though this could be a good information for the new comer in this area . I couldn't find any information about the time that this trip will take, well I hope this data will help other fellow persons.

PS: It was wonderful experience for everybody...

Charlottesville Reservoir
For years I have been fishing the reservoir, the boat ramp is terrible at the twin bridges, and not enough parking at the dam. Several other fisherman including myself would be more than happy to fix the ramp at the bridges free of charge to the city or county if permission is granted. There is much erosion near the edge of the ramp. Backing your boat in the water is dangerous, trying not to go near the eroded bank. Please call me with a response . THANKS. MIKE GREGORY (434)960-9898....

Beldor Ridge Trail
17 miles away
The trail may be fine, but I would avoid venturing too deep into Beldor hollow road. These people have lived here for a very long time, and ''dont take kind to strangers''. Just to give you guys an idea, my father worked as a volunteer fire fighter for the Elkton fire department. They got a call for a fire and took a wrong turn. When they went to turn around they had a car, that was not a car that ran, placed in the middle of the road. Quite a feat. After an altercation with the shotgun wielding locals, they were finally pursuaded that someone could be dying while they werent allowing them out. Finally they moved the car back.

Same for several of the hollows around elkton(pronounced ''hollar'' by the local folk). Beldor, Lynnwood, to a lesser extent thouroughfare area. Also Bryant Hollow can be a little rough if they dont reconize you as well....

Misty Mountain Camp Resort
19 miles away
been going therre for 5 yrs!
Great place to go!
horseshoe tournaments,
fishing,
ice cold pool,
kids are safe,
everyone knows your name,
hayrides,
wine tastings,
terrific owners and staff,
lay back attitude,
karaoke,
live bands,
bon fires,
campers, tents, and cabins,
haunted hayrides in oct. -very well done,
improvements onstantly,
lots more!
well worth your time!

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Staunton River Trail
19 miles away
Incredible hike - park at end of 662, follow Rapidan River to Staunton River Trail - follow trail up to Fork Mt. Road, down to Hoover Road, down to Rapidan hollow, then back to 662 parking area - my guess is 11 miles.  2 50+ adults and an old dog did it in 5:15.  SPECTACULAR!...

Shenandoah National Park
30 miles away
I was there just this last weekend and the fee for two people in a car is now $15...

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