CAYAK - Paddle Paradise -Camping & Kayaking – Shenandoah River State Park

FRIDAY NIGHT POTLUCK +1-DAY PADDLE + 2 NIGHTS CAMPING
***ALL RSVPS WILL START ON THE WAIT LIST – YOU WILL BE MOVED TO ‘GOING’ ONCE YOUR CAMPSITE PAYMENT IS RECEIVED BY DEBDEB.

The trip is "FULL" @ 30 people on the 'Going' list.

TRIP DESCRIPTION
One-Day Paddle (Saturday) on the Shenandoah River - experience nature up close as you float through breathtaking scenery filled with abundant wildlife. Suitable for ALL SKILL LEVELS & beginner friendly - choose your own pace, no pressure!
NEW PEOPLE WELCOME!!

DOWNRIVER CANOE COMPANY:
Our Kayak Route : SEEKFORDS LANDING @ 12 miles.
This is our best day trip over the most remote section of the river including the challenge of Compton Rapid (class II), the sudden ledge, and the old mill race.
ANYONE WANTING A SHORTER PADDLE the outfitters offers 3, 3.5, and 7.5 mile routes as well.

SATURDAY LAUNCH SCHEDULE:
We will drive just over 3 miles to the Downriver Canoe Company and be there by 9am for safety briefing and liability waivers. Then we are shuttled to our starting point in Outfitter vehicles. ** Must arrive ON TIME. Late arrivals will be left behind.

Kayak RESERVATIONS w/Outfitter
Participants are responsible for securing their own kayak reservations via an external registration link, paying directly to Downriver Canoe Company. Click on link https://www.downriver.com/river-trips/kayak-trips/ and reserve your kayak for trip #4 Seekfords Landing unless you plan to do one of their shorter routes than choose your preference.
There is no special group link or code. Choose Trip #4 for May 31st, 2025 at 9am.
https://www.downriver.com/river-trips/kayak-trips/
You can also place reservations by phone @540-635-5526

2 nights Camping at Shenandoah River State Park Group Campsite.

▪ Camping fees are separate from the kayak fee and paid directly to Meetup Organizer DebDeb. I have booked the group campsite at Shenandoah State Park. Cottonwood Primitive Group Camp. This walk-in site is for tents only, accommodates up to 30 people and is about 100 yards from the parking lot. There's a bathhouse nearby.

CAMPSITE COST @ $20 PER PERSON FOR BOTH NIGHTS. Payable via app of your choice. No refunds if you are unable to attend (find someone to take your spot.) Any monies over and above will go to purchase wood and pay for the ever-rising monthly meetup fees that Stacy and I pay for our group Rivers Rocks Roots.

All RSVPs will start on the wait list – you will be moved to ‘Going’ once your campsite payment is received by DebDeb.
*** Please message DebDeb once your camp fee is paid and let her know what app you used so she can move you to going.

▪ PayPal: 804-920-6340
▪ Zelle: 804-920-6340
▪ Cash App: $DeboraMahanVA07

FRIDAY Night = POTLUCK & SOCIAL
Potlucks have been extremely successful in the past - let’s have another!!
▪ Gear setup whenever you can arrive and Potluck @ 5:00 pm. – but arrive at whatever time works for you we generally end up eating all night!!!!

OTHER STUFF
Please feel free to reach out with any gear needs! We have extras of everything that we can pull together for you…
Cell service: Not sure this will be my first time staying at Shenandoah River State Park
· DebDeb aka “Mama Mayhem” @ 804-920-6340
· Stacy aka “Dirty Daisy” @ 804-937-3943

Cost for shuttle if you BRING YOUR OWN BOAT…AND CANOES…AND TANDEMS
TRIP #4 SEEKFORDS LANDING TRIP
12 miles, 4 hours paddle time
One Boat Shuttle: $40
Multiple Boats Shuttle:
$20 per Canoe $15 per Kayak