Dan River
The Dan weaves back and forth across the Virginia-North Carolina line, passing Eden, North Carolina and Danville, Virginia before ending in Kerr Reservoir on the Roanoke River.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Dan River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 214 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Near Meadows of Dan, Patrick County, Virginia |
| Mouth | Kerr Lake on the Roanoke River at Staunton River State Park, Virginia |
| State | Virginia |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Dan River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Facts from Dan River (Wikipedia) ↗