An Insider’s Guide to the Dan River in North Carolina and Virginia follows the Dan River as it carves a winding course through 125 miles of rural Piedmont landscape of north central North Carolina. When water levels permit, paddlers can take in the striking scenery, rocky outcrops and cliffs of Stokes County. The river gathers volume as it meanders through Rockingham County where historic navigation structures channel the flow for year-round floating. The gradient lessens as the river greets Virginia, including the City of Danville and its five dams. Leaving Danville, the Dan crosses back to North Carolina and the historic river town of Milton in rural Caswell County, the ending point for the guide.

Featuring:

• River features and trip tips


• Access areas and fishing holes


• Historic batteau paddle trail, river history


• Boat and tube rentals, guided trips


• Riverside camping and B&Bs


• Trails, parks, birding, bicycling, scenic drives


• River towns, historic buildings, mills, industry


•  Geology, fossils, bridges, railroads

Waterproof and sized for travel. 

Donated by the Dan River Basin Association.