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 SMITH
RIVER
GUIDE
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An Insider’s Guide to
the Smith River
in
North Carolina
and Virginia
Waterproof and sized
for travel |
Featuring |
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River
features and trip tips
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Access areas and fishing holes
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Trout
stocking area, river history
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Boat rentals and guided trips
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Riverside camping and B&Bs
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Trails, parks, birding, bicycling,
scenic drives
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River towns, historic buildings, mills,
industry
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Geology, fossils, bridges, railroads
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For over 80 miles, the Smith River winds
through four rural counties in two states
and Philpott Reservoir. The Smith is the
largest tributary of the Dan River, which is
the southern branch of the Roanoke River.
Together, the Smith and Dan drain 3300
square miles of Virginia and North Carolina.
This guide focuses on the 45-mile section
from Philpott Dam to the confluence with the
Dan River in North Carolina and includes an
additional map showing 30 miles of the upper
Smith River. |
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KEY MAP |
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How the River Guide
Maps are Organized
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The guide includes 18
strip maps for 45 miles of the Smith River and one map covering 30 miles
of the upper Smith. The maps are oriented to follow the flow of the
river, starting with Map 19 and ending with Map 1 in Rockingham County
at the confluence of the Smith and Dan River. For road travel throughout
the area, consult a local highway map. Be sure to note the north arrow
on the river maps in this guide when using in conjunction with highway
maps.
River maps are numbered
in descending order, as are river miles. In keeping with mapping
protocols, miles and maps are numbered from the most downstream point,
the confluence of the Smith River with the Dan River (Mile 0).
Therefore, the maps in this guide are numbered from 1 to 19; river miles
are numbered from 0 to 75 (from downstream to upstream)
Each strip map includes
match lines showing overlap with previous and following maps. A
companion guide
for the middle section of the Dan River is also available.
To order your
full-color waterproof guide, please visit our store.
All proceeds from the sale of the guide support work to preserve and
promote the natural and cultural resources of the Dan River Basin. |
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This project
of the Dan River Basin received support
from the Harvest Foundation.
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Disclaimer |
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The information in this
guide is used entirely at the reader's discretion, and is made available
on the expressed condition that no liability, expressed or implied, is
accepted by the author or publisher or any of its associates, employees,
volunteers, or subsidiaries for the accuracy, content or use thereof.
River channels are dynamic features and thus change frequently. The
boater must be aware that hazards exist and be wary of them. Paddling
poses significant potential hazards including risk of injury or death,
and each person participating in this activity needs to understand the
risks involved, obtain the necessary training and take all the needed
precautions. This guide provides general information on the topic of
paddling on the Smith and Dan Rivers. By providing this information, the
Dan River Basin Association does not assume any liability for the use of
this information by our readers. |
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