Dan River
Lindsey Bridge Access
The Dan River, known as the "Lazy River" is well suited for paddlers of all skill levels and is considered one of the best places to learn to paddle in North Carolina. The Dan allows you to float away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy its relaxing pace, beautiful scenery and historical significance. The Dan is free-flowing with few modern improvements and its waters are plentiful enough that visitors can still canoe,
tube or kayak during times of drought.
Dan River Boat Race
The Dan River is an integral part of history for the Town of Madison and Rockingham County. During the 19th century, the Dan was essential in the development of Rockingham County as bateau crews and small stream launches used it for commercial river transportation. The Dan's bateau systems are some of the only that remain in the County
and were the first to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Dan is the only place left in North Carolina where remnants of the bateau systems can be seen today.
The Town of Madison offers two River Access Points. The Lindsey Bridge Road Access is located at Lindsey Bridge, directly past Pine Hall Brick. For those traveling US 311, turn south onto Lindsey
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Bridge Road (SR1138) and follow the road for approximately one mile to the Access Point on the right. Roughly 2 miles from the access point are the remains of the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad Bridge and just above the take out is a stone pier of the Madison Covered Bridge (1888). The NC 704 Access is toward the end of Water Street. For those traveling on US 311/Hwy 704, turn north onto Market Street and then east onto Murphy Street. Follow East Murphy Street until it runs into Water Street and then south on Water Street. Follow
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the signs to the Access Point under the bridge. About one half mile from the access point, the river passes under US Hwy 220 and from that point to take out there are no bridges, roads, or buildings visible from the River. At Slink Shoal (1/4 mile past US 220 bridge) the river makes an interesting run through a long rock-lined sluice and a series of wingdams built by the Corps of Engineers in the 1880's. Throughout this and the following section are remains of bateau navigation structures and Native American fish traps.
Hwy 704 Access
The Town of Madison offers two River Access Points. The Lindsey Bridge Road Access is located at Lindsey Bridge, directly past Pine Hall Brick. For those traveling US 311, turn south onto Lindsey
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Hwy 704 Access View
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Madison River Park
