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Outdoors and Sports Shenandoah River, South Fork, Rockingham County

©Shenandoah River Outfitters
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    North on Rt 33 Business
    Elkton, VA 22827
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    540-622-6840
    540-984-4101
  • City
    Elkton
    Locality
    Rockingham
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The South Fork of The Shenandoah River is the principal stream which flows to the northeast where it is joined by the North Fork at Front Royal Virginia. From here, the combined streams meet the Potomac River at Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. The old meandering river of "Oh, Shenandoah" fame.

Renowned for its beauty and the opportunities offered for fishing and boating. We usually think that rivers flow southward and are surprised to find these headstreams draining in a northeasterly direction. Because of this northeasterly flow you will hear people of The Shenandoah Valley refer to "South" as being "Up" the valley.

The South Fork is fed by many streams which tumble down from The Blue Ridge Mountains (The Shenandoah National Park) on the east and the George Washington National Forest on the west. The South Fork Shenandoah is a very popular destination for canoeists. The close proximity of the river to urban areas of Virginia and the aesthetic beauty of the valley attracts thousands of river users each year. Several canoe outfitters operate on the South Fork and canoe/tube traffic can be heavy on certain sections of the river during the summer months.

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Shenandoah Valley

Last Updated: 06/20/2019

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