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The Rappahannock River is a river in eastern Virginia, in the United States, [2] approximately 195 miles (314 km) in length. [3] It traverses the entire northern part of the state, from the Blue Ridge Mountains in the west where it rises, across the Piedmont to the Fall Line , and onward through the coastal plain to flow into the Chesapeake Bay ...
The Rappahannock River in eastern Virginia is the country's longest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, running for approximately 184 miles, from the Blue Ridge Mountains in the west to the Chesapeake by south of the Potomac.
Rappahannock River, river flowing entirely through Virginia, U.S. It rises near Chester Gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains east of Front Royal and flows southeastward past Fredericksburg (head of navigation and of tidewater) to enter Chesapeake Bay after a course of 212 miles (341 km).
The Rappahannock River flows from its origin at Chester Gap in Rappahannock County approximately 184 miles to the Chesapeake Bay. The first 62 miles, from the headwaters to Mayfield Bridge (Fredericksburg), are designated State Scenic River.
The tidal Rappahannock offers an array of species for the freshwater angler to enjoy, including blue catfish, largemouth bass, and migratory anadromous species such as American shad, hickory shad, river herring (alewife and blueback herring), and striped bass.
Since the 2004 breach of the Embrey Dam, the Rappahannock River is the longest free-flowing river in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the eastern U.S. During Colonial days, the Rappahannock River was a major shipping artery for transporting tobacco, salted fish, iron ore, and grains.
Monitoring location 01668000 is associated with a Stream in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. Current conditions of Discharge, Dissolved oxygen, Gage height, and more are available. Water data back to 1907 are available online.
The Rappahannock is designated as a state scenic river from its origins in Chester Gap all the way to Fredericksburg, a stretch of approximately 86 miles. Most of its journey passes through scenic forests and farmland.
The Rappahannock River, more than 3 miles wides at the mouth, is one of Chesapeake Bay’s great historic rivers. Many experienced cruisers say that the Rappahannock has the best cruising on the Bay and it is certainly easy to spend a full week (or more) exploring the area.
When the English first arrived, the Rappahannock used both sides of the Rappahannock River for hunting and gathering. The Rappahannocks traditionally used the land on the southern side of the river, closer to the Pamunkey, for hunting grounds.