Springwood offers hand-carry boat access to the James River in Botetourt County, located under the Route 630 bridge with a canoe launching area.

This shoreline access point is managed by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and serves as a popular put-in for paddlers, particularly for the 5-mile float trip downstream to Buchanan.

Note that boats must be carried to the river at this site, making it best suited for canoes and kayaks rather than motorized vessels.