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Boating and Sailing, Boat Rentals, and Marinas

Whether you are a motorboat enthusiast, canoeist, kayaker or sailor, you’ll find the perfect place for your favorite water sport here in beautiful Bedford. No need to worry if you can’t bring or don’t have a watercraft. Our many full-service marinas and outfitters have just what you need!

Bent Creek Adventures
PO Box 1091
Routes 60 and 605
Appomattox, VA 24522
434-933-8034
www.floatfisherman.org
bcaonthejames@aol.com
Canoeing & Tubing Livery

Bridgewater Marina and Boat Rentals
Pontoons, waverunners, run-a-bouts, parasailing
16410 Booker T. Washington Highway
Moneta, VA 24121
540-721-1639, 800-729-1630
www.bridgewaterplaza.com

James River Basin Canoe Livery
Twin River Outfitters
US 60 Between Lexington & Buena Vista
17 Rockbridge Road
State Route 130
Glasgow, VA 24555
540-261-7334
Website: www.canoevirginia.net
Email: tro@canoevirginia.net

Parrot Cove at Smith Mountain Lake
Houseboats, pontoons, waverunners, 18' run-a-bouts, fishing boats
16441 Booker T. Washington Highway
Moneta, VA 24121
540-721-5363, 800-488-4516
www.parrotcove.com
rentals@parrotcove.com

Parkway Marina on Smith Mountain Lake
Pontoons, cruisers and houseboat rentals, ship’s store, accessories, marine service center, hauling, washing and cleaning.
16918 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway
Huddleston, VA 24104-2963
540-297-4412
www.ParkwayMarina.com

Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Waverunners, canoes, kayaks
1235 State Park Road
Huddleston Virginia 24104
540-297-6066
www.dcr.state.va.us

Webster Marine Center
1185 Mills Road
Moneta, VA 24121
Darrell Ross
1-800325-9110
540-297-5228
540-297-9167 - Fax

Wilderness Canoe & Kayaks
631 James River Road
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
540-291-2295

Lake Sailing Academy
A Yearn to Learn?
Smith Mountain Lake
Ralph Brush
PO Box 143
Huddleston, VA 24101
540-297-8393
888-SAIL SML (toll-free)

Virginia Dare Cruises
3619 Airport Road
Moneta, VA 24121
540-297-7100
800-721-3273
Email: info@vadarecruises.com
Web: www.vadarecruises.com

Boat Landings

Reed Creek Boat Landing:
James River Access, Big Island, VA adjacent to Georgia Pacific Plant, by main entrance off Rte 501

Hunting Creek Boat Landing:
James River Access,Big Island ,VA ,1 block north of junction of Rte 501 and Rte 122,turn right on Riverside Circle,1/4 mile on right .

Hardy Road Ford:
Smith Mountain Lake Access, From Rte 24 in Stewartsville follow Rte 619 to Rte 634(Hardy Road) south to boat ramp. From Franklin County,south side of Hales Ford Bridge,take Rte 122 ,turn right on Rte 634 and follow to ramp

Smith Mountain State Park Public Boat Ramp:
Fee $5.00, From Bedford Rte 122 S to left on Rte 608,turn right on Rte 626 to SML State Park.

Upcoming Events

• Jul 4 - LibertyFest - 5:00pm to 11:00pm - There will be live music & entertainment 6:30 – 10:30pm. Folks attending LibertyFest will have a front row seat as a huge fireworks show is launched from the D-Day Memorial, Burk’s Hill, Bedford’s highest point. The Beer & Wine Cafe is being hosted by Bud Light and Hickory Hill Vineyards. Hot Dogs, Burgers, Lemonade, Funnel cakes and ice cream will also be available. Children’s activities and arts & crafts will also be on hand. Admission is only $5 per person. Children 12 & under are free. Bring your own chair. The Bedford Farmers Market is located in the heart of Centertown, with entry gates on Washington Street behind Bedford Hardware and on West Main Street next to SunTrust Bank - 540-586-2148 - www.centertownbedford.com

• Jul 12 - 4th annual “Horse and Hound” Wine Festival at Peaks of Otter Winery - 11:00am to 6:00pm - Enjoy wine from nine of Virginia’s finest wineries while listening to good music and visiting art, craft and food vendors. Virginia’s most unique wine festival has numerous events throughout the day with horses and dogs as the primary attractions such as the Parade of Horses, agility dogs and muskrat racing. Families will enjoy this festival because it appeals to both young and old. The event takes place on the spacious and gracious grounds of Johnson’s Orchards. Tasters $15.00, General Admission $10.00, Children & Dogs $5.00. - Peaks of Otter Winery and Johnson's Orchards, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford - 540-586-3707 - www.bedfordwine.com.

• Jul 12 - Sedalia Blues Festival - The James River Blues Society of Sedalia presents BluesFest 2008, featuring the Blues Competition. Following the competition will be performances by various headliners. Food, beer, wine, beverages and food for sale. Wine garden by Virginia wineries. Held rain or shine in our covered pavilion. RV and rough camping available. No coolers or pets, please. Fast becoming the most popular Blues festival in Virginia! - The Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island - $15 adv/$20 door - 434-299-5080 - www.sedaliacenter.org

These events and more can be found in our event calendar.

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