Events - Saturday, August 1

Paddle the Dan River in Madison, NC!

August 1, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Please join us on Saturday, August 1, 2026, for a 4.5-mile paddle on the Dan River from
the new Downtown Madison River Park/Water Street River access to the Jacobs Creek Batteau Landing access.
Participants will meet at the put-in by 9:00 a.m. to unload boats and set the shuttle. This
paddle is suitable for most skill levels with some Class I rapids. Outings and meetings of
the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) are open to the public without charge.
Participants must supply their own boat, paddles, life jackets, water, and lunch. Please
wear water-shedding artificial fabric or wool (cotton or denim is not recommended); we
also recommend a towel and a back-up change of clothing for the ride home. In order to
participate with the DRBA group on this outing, all participants will be required to sign a
waiver. Access points may involve steps or steep climbs.