Powhatan Creek Park and Blueway — Attraction in Virginia

I launched my kayak here with some friends. There was plenty of parking and it’s a short walk to the launch site. Launch itself isn’t great but I managed.

When the water level was low, I hit some shallow spots but didn’t get stuck. Kayak to the right - swampy but really cool and shaded. Kayak to the left - takes you to residential areas and then goes towards the James river but no shade.

I took a lunch break at Billsburg. Saw many birds, turtles, little...

This is a nice and relatively scenic place to paddle. IMO: Good for beginners who don't have much experience in moving water, but who are comfortable with the idea of paddling in a small current. Also good for anyone who wants a mellow paddle through a little patch of nature. The trees in the area provide plenty of shade in the summer. I recommend it. The only negitive is that the porta-john... Well, it's a porta-john. No plumbed...

Put in here for a kayaking expedition to Billsburg Brewery. It was fine, but kinda bare bones. Not a lot of parking. Concrete steps leading down to the water are well suited to paddleboards and swimmers but not so much for kayaks. There is a clearing to the left of the steps where you can put in. Bring a kayak cart to get your boat from the parking lot to the water; it's a little bit of a hike through the woods. Well-made concrete...