{"id":883,"date":"2023-03-14T19:17:34","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T19:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visit-pc.flywheelstaging.com\/?page_id=883"},"modified":"2023-04-05T16:42:27","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T20:42:27","slug":"boating","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/boating\/","title":{"rendered":"Boating"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Love being on the water? Patrick County has something for every skill level. Whether you&#8217;re testing your kayaking skills on the Dan River or spending the day paddling along Fairy Stone Lake, you and your family will find a fun adventure here in Patrick County. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-quaternary-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Dan-River-Run-Standup-Paddle-Boarding-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Dan-River-Run-Standup-Paddle-Boarding-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Dan-River-Run-Standup-Paddle-Boarding-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Dan-River-Run-Standup-Paddle-Boarding-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Dan-River-Run-Standup-Paddle-Boarding-400x267.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size\">Safety First <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Before hitting the water, make sure you have everything you need to have a safe, fun time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wear life jackets while on the water <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dress for the weather <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be mindful of water levels and conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be respectful of others and private property  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring friends or make sure someone knows your plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kibler-valley-river-run-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kibler-valley-river-run-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kibler-valley-river-run-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kibler-valley-river-run-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kibler-valley-river-run-400x265.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size\">The Dan River <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.danriver.org\/our-watershed\/trails-and-river-info\/river-info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Dan River<\/a> begins in Meadows of Dan and flows through the western part of Patrick county before going into North Carolina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Kibler Valley<\/strong> is one of the best places to access the Dan River. It&#8217;s a popular spot for kayakers, tubers, and canoers. Kibler is also home to the annual Kibler Valley River Run hosted by the Red Bank Ruitans each July. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-quaternary-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/fairy-stone-canoes-1024x537.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/fairy-stone-canoes-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/fairy-stone-canoes-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/fairy-stone-canoes-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/fairy-stone-canoes-400x210.jpg 400w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/fairy-stone-canoes.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size\">Fairy Stone State Park <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcr.virginia.gov\/state-parks\/fairy-stone#recreation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fairy Stone Park<\/a> is a great place to swim, fish, or spend the day out on the water. The lake covers 168 acres and it is a great place to catch trout and panfish. Rowboats, paddleboats, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes are available for rent from Memorial Day through Labor Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Gas-powered motors are prohibited on Fairy Stone Lake. electric trolling motors are permitted<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/philpott-boat-fishing-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/philpott-boat-fishing-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/philpott-boat-fishing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/philpott-boat-fishing-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/philpott-boat-fishing-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size\">Philpott Lake <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saw.usace.army.mil\/Locations\/District-Lakes-and-Dams\/Philpott\/Recreation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Philpott Lake<\/a> is located twenty minutes away from Fairy Stone State Park. There are ten boating ramps located throughout the lake. Motorized and manually powered vessels are allowed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">All vessels MUST be operated in accordance with Federal and State laws. For online information regarding boating requirements go to <a href=\"https:\/\/dwr.virginia.gov\/boating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.dgif.virginia.gov\/boating\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Love being on the water? Patrick County has something for every skill level. Whether you&#8217;re testing your kayaking skills on the Dan River or spending the day paddling along Fairy Stone Lake, you and your family will find a fun adventure here in Patrick County. 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