Independence Public Boat Landing

Description

Elevation: 2324 ft.

This boat landing provides access to a relatively wide and deep stretch of the New River. Here the muddy riverbanks support spotted sandpiper during migration and a few during the summer months. Other wading birds in the area include great blue and green herons. The riverside vegetation provides habitat for several species of open country birds. In the grassy areas near the water, look for a variety of wildflowers. Black-eyed Susan are the most obvious, although small more subtle flowers such as the star-like lesser stitchwort can also be found with some searching.

Notes:

• Do not trust GPS routing. Please see detailed directions below.

Directions

Physical Coordinates: 36.572043, -81.152056

From Independence, head south on US-21/US-221/New River Pkwy, turn right onto SR-701/Old River Ln, continue onto SR-700/Old River Ln, and the parking area will be on the right in approximately 0.8 miles.

If driving north on US-21/US-221/New River Pkwy, turn left onto SR-701/Old River Ln, continue onto SR-700/Old River Ln, and the parking area will be on the right in approximately 0.8 miles.