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Karo Landing

Address
Front Royal, Warren County, VA
Website
dwr.virginia.gov/boating/access
A public river access with a rough trailer ramp on the South Fork Shenandoah off Route 340 in Warren County, roughly a quarter mile upstream from Simpson. Class II rapids sit between Karo and Simpson, adding some whitewater to an otherwise gentle river.
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  • Karo Landing: South Fork Shenandoah Access in Fall

    Karo Landing is a public South Fork Shenandoah River access off Route 340 in Warren County with a rough trailer ramp, a simple October launch near Front Royal.

  • Fall Paddling on the Shenandoah's South Fork

    Cooler water and thinning crowds make September and October a quietly excellent stretch for paddling the South Fork Shenandoah, from Shenandoah River State Park's 5.2 miles of shoreline to the rough public ramp at Karo Landing.

  • A Quiet Front Royal Fall Day: Gardens & Antiques

    A slower alternative to the caverns crowds: an afternoon at Dr. Seide Memorial Botanical Gardens on E 8th Street, followed by a stop at a South Fork river landing before dinner — with a heads-up to confirm details before you go.

  • Front Royal Fall: Riverside Stays & History Drive

    Twin Rivers Campground sits on the site of the former Poe's Southfork Campground on the South Fork Shenandoah, and it's the quiet base for a free self-guided driving tour of the May 1862 Battle of Front Royal.

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