News: 2016 Kibler Valley River Run is back ON!

If you started making alternate plans for the last Saturday in July - STOP! The Kibler Valley race is back on! Here's some early information from the Red Bank Ruritans in Claudville, VA.

A new finish line with plenty of parking was confirmed today! The course will be over a mile shorter but still includes all of the best rapids.

It will be held on the usual date - the last Saturday in July - that's July 30, 2016

Expecting to see official information from the race organizers in the near future.

News: Closed Campground in Kibler

UPDATE April 11, 2016 :: See "Kibler Valley River Run" section at the bottom.

Fishing and Boating Access Remain Open

Outflow of Pinnacles Hydro Station.

Campsites are a short distance downstream.

Source: http://www.lifeinmayberry.com/ (Delane Heath)

Not many people know about the 10 primitive campsites tucked away in Kibler Valley, VA, on the banks of the Dan River where it's young enough to call a creek. There's no charge for camping. Just find an empty site and check in with the on-duty operator at the Pinnacles Hydro Station at the end of Kibler Valley Rd. Even tho my thing is promoting outdoor recreation and tourism in the Upper Dan River I am always hesitant to loudly promote that campground. I feel like I would be betraying my friends who hold it as a refuge - like a secret hideout. There is no mobile phone service in that deep gorge ... if that helps you understand.