Shanklins Ferry Upper Access provides a boat launch point on the New River at river mile 21. 7, offering an 8.

8-mile paddling distance to the Glen Lyn put-in and serving as a convenient access point for canoe and kayak trips through the scenic Bluestone Wildlife Management Area.

The nearby Shanklins Ferry Camping Area features 177 primitive campsites, pit toilets, three boat launches, and picnic areas, making it an ideal basecamp for multi-day river trips and fishing excursions.

This location is part of a series of access points along the New River that accommodate various trip lengths and skill levels.