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The Rappahannock River rises at Chester Gap, a wind gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains a few miles southeast of Front Royal, Virginia, near the single point where Warren, Fauquier, and Rappahannock counties come together. (Source Coordinates 38°49'40.1"N 78°06'08.8"W.)
It traverses the entire northern part of the state, from the Blue Ridge Mountains in the west where it rises, across the Piedmont to the Fall Line, and onward through the coastal plain to flow into the Chesapeake Bay, south of the Potomac River. Overview. Map. Directions.
Learn about the history, ecology and conservation of the Rappahannock River, the longest free-flowing river in the East. See a map of the river and its tributaries, and find out how to enjoy fishing, paddling and camping on this scenic waterway.
Explore the longest free-flowing river in the Chesapeake Bay watershed with Terrain360, a virtual reality platform. See the historical and natural features of the Rappahannock River from Tappahannock to Deltaville, and learn about its conservation and history.
Learn about the history, geography, and ecology of the Rappahannock River, which flows from the Blue Ridge to the Chesapeake Bay. See maps, photos, and links to related resources.
Rappahannock River is a river in Falmouth, VA in Appalachian Mountains, Piedmont, Blue Ridge, Atlantic Coastal Plain. View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas.
Rappahannock River, river flowing entirely through Virginia, U.S. It rises near Chester Gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains east of Front Royal and flows southeastward past Fredericksburg (head of navigation and of tidewater) to enter Chesapeake Bay after a course of 212 miles (341 km).
