Yadkin Riverkeeper works to address threats to the river posed by long-term chemical contamination, coal ash storage, extreme weather events, climate change and sprawl, while redoubling our efforts to protect the Yadkin River’s vulnerable floodplains, tributaries and river access points. Yadkin River Trail - Canoeing & Tubing . ELKIN, N.C. (May 22, 2015) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has partnered with the Surry County Parks and Recreation Department and the Yadkin County Parks and Recreation Department to provide anglers with two new public fishing access areas on the Yadkin River. You can paddle the Yadkin for yourself with river access points located in and around the county. Carolina Balloon Adventures Hot Air Balloon Rides 3028 Black Diamond Lane East Bend, NC The Yadkin River provides the opportunity to catch bass (smallmouth, spotted, and largemouth), sunfish, catfish, and suckers. The person’s age and name are not available at this time. Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm, Sanders Ridge Vineyard & Restaurant Yadkinville, NC 27055 4430 Vineyard View Lane Access points along the Yadkin River are maintained predominately by local municipalities. Access points are available at Crater Park in Elkin, the U.S. 601 bridge, Rockford, and at Shoals Road, north of East Bend (access points at U.S. 601 and Shoals Road are on the Yadkin County side of the river). Shoals Access Park GPS Coordinates: N 36.16.18 W 80.43.23 Maintained by: Pilot Mountain State Park Distance to next access point: 6.9 miles The interactive Boating Access Area Map has been developed to assist boaters in finding public, free and 24-hour boating access areas (BAA) owned or maintained by North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) or constructed with the Agency's partnership. Yadkin/Shore Access - Yadkin River - Find info about paddling launch sites including directions, ammenities, & fees to plan your next paddling trip! The formation of Davidson County is one of many stories highlighting the river’s cultural and historical significance. Parks/River Access Points: Yadkin River Trail – Shoals Access Park Yadkin River Trail – Donnaha Access Park Yadkin River Trail – Huntsville Access Park. Yadkin River Trail – Shore Access Park. It begins small out of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in Wilkes County and gains steam as it meanders past Pilot Mountain, Boone’s Cave Park and Tanglewood Park before giving it up to High Rock Lake. Water lovers, like these folks enjoying the Yadkin River near Elkin last July, have a new access point on the Ararat River now along N.C. 268. He was backing his boat into the water at the York Hill Yadkin River access point on Trading Ford Lane in Linwood. The Yadkin County Parks and Recreation Department was established in 1972 with the goal of providing activities, events, and facilities to meet the needs of the people in Yadkin County. Today the Parks and Recreation Department has grown to include 4 unique parks and a blue-way with three river access points. The 125-mile-long Yadkin River Trail includes 15 access points along the way to help make exploring the river easier. The Burch Station Public …