This document provides information about the North Fork Shenandoah River in Virginia, including details about six public access points along the 116-mile river. It describes the river as an ideal location for canoeing and fishing for smallmouth bass. The river flows north from Rickingham County to Front Royal and provides clear water, scenic views, and mild whitewater for paddlers, though six dams and some low bridges pose navigational hazards. Maps and information are given for three river sections between access points at Deer Rapids, Strasburg Landing, Catletts Ford, and Riverton.

1. Shenandoah Shores
Riverton
38.9496, -78.1980
N o r t h F o r k S h e n a n d o a h R i v e r
Catletts Ford Landing
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Strasburg Landing
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Nineveh
Riverton Junction
Dilbeck
Rockland
Buckton
Riverton
Reliance
Waterlick
Strasburg
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Harrisville
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North Fork Shenandoah River
The North Fork Shenandoah River is a fifth order stream that drains 2,675
square miles of northeastern Virginia. The river flows north 116 miles from
Northern Rickingham County to the Town of Front Royal where it joins the
South Fork of the Shenandoah to form the Shenandoah River.
There are six public access points along the 116 mile long North Fork.
This is an ideal river to float by canoe with ample fishing opportunities
along the way. The most sought after sportfish in the North Fork is the
smallmouth bass commonly found in riffle areas or bedrock ledges.
Clear water, pleasant scenery, abundant wildlife, and mild whitewater
make the North Fork a paddler's dream. The primary naviagtional hazards
on the river are six dams and several low-water bridges.
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Catletts Ford Landing to Riverton
Distance: 3.9 miles
Catletts Ford can be accessed
via Rt. 626
The takeout ramp at Riverton can
be accessed via Rt. 637
Shoreline access from Catletts Ford
Concrete ramp at Riverton
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Strasburg Landing to Catletts Ford
Distance: 7 miles
Strasburg Landing can be accessed
via Rt. 55 by taking a right on
IndustrialRoad
The takeout at Catletts Ford is
located off of Rt. 626
Concrete ramp at Strasburg Landing
Shoreline access at Catletts Ford
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Deer Rapids to Strasburg Landing
Distance: 5.3 miles
Deer Rapids can be accessed via
S.R. 744.
Take out at Strasburg Landing
can be accessed via Industrial Road
Shoreline access only at Deer Rapids
Concrete ramp at Strasburg landing
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