Halifax County, Virginia
Difficult Creek is canoeable from Dryburg Road to the Staunton, and can be paddled upstream from Dryburg Road.
Bugg’s Island Lake, mentioned frequently above, is formed by the impoundment of the Staunton (Roanoke) River at Bugg’s Island Dam. It is accessible in Halifax County through putins on tributaries or at Staunton River State Park. See Kerr Lake Web site.
Halifax County also has a small 100 acre lake with a public boat landing, near Noland Village (Providence). Lake Conner is best known for holding the state record largemouth bass (16 pounds, 4 ounces) since 1985.
• James River Batteau Festival
• Virginia Canals & Navigations Society
• Dan River Basin Association