Rapidan River
Rising in Shenandoah National Park below Big Meadows, the Rapidan flows east through the Piedmont, marking Orange County's line with Culpeper and Madison counties, and is the Rappahannock's largest tributary.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Rapidan River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 88 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Mill and Laurel prongs at Rapidan Camp, Shenandoah National Park |
| Mouth | Rappahannock River just west of Fredericksburg, Virginia |
| State | Virginia |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Rapidan River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Facts from Rapidan River (Wikipedia) ↗