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Shanklins Ferry Campground Upper Boat Ramp

Shanklins Ferry Camping Area features the Upper Boat Ramp providing access to the New River for fishing and paddling, located approximately 8. 5 miles downstream from the Glen Lyn put-in.

The facility includes 177 campsites, three boat launches, pit toilets, picnic areas, and a playground, making it a well-developed base for multi-day river trips.

This is the largest camping area in the Bluestone Wildlife Management Area study segment and serves as a popular overnight stop for canoeists navigating the New River's Class I-III rapids.


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