Visit Rockingham County, North Carolina

05/29/2026

Great news for paddlers and floaters! 🚣‍♀️🌊

Renovations at the Jacob's Creek Dan River Access (558 Planters Road, Madison) are now complete, and the access is officially open for use as both a river put-in and take-out location. When taking out, be sure to look for the natural, boulder-style stairs on the right side of the river.

Looking to plan your next river adventure? The next access downstream is Settle Bridge (286 Dan River Road, Madison), approximately 4.25 miles away. That makes for a paddle of about 3+ hours or a relaxing float of 4+ hours, depending on river conditions and your pace.

While the river access is ready to welcome visitors, the rest of the park remains under construction as additional amenities are added. Exciting features still to come include an interactive native plant trail, a pollinator garden, and more enhancements designed to help visitors connect with the natural beauty of the Dan River corridor.

We invite you to enjoy the new access (while responsibly leaving no trace and wearing your life jacket, of course) and stay tuned as this exciting recreation destination continues to grow!

05/28/2026

Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Rockingham County? Visit RoCo has you covered with a full lineup of events happening across the county! From live music and local favorites to family-friendly fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

And if you’re ready to cool off and enjoy the beautiful Dan River, Floatery and Tubing are officially kicking off river trips this weekend — the perfect way to spend a summer day outdoors!

Make your plans, grab your friends and family, and come experience all that RoCo has to offer this weekend!

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸 In observance of Memorial Day, the Visit RoCo office is closed today.

But while our office doors may be closed, Rockingham County is still open for adventure! Spend your Memorial Day exploring scenic trails, visiting local shops and restaurants, enjoying the outdoors, and discovering all the unique experiences RoCo has to offer.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. ❤️

05/24/2026

What a fantastic turnout we had Thursday at the grand opening of & Tee in Madison! 🎳🎉⛳ From great crowds to lots of laughs, it was awesome seeing the community come out and support this exciting new local spot!

Since the rain decided to stick around for Memorial Day weekend ☔, if you’re searching for something fun to do indoors today, make your way over to Pin & Tee! Whether you’re looking for family fun, a hangout with friends, or just a reason to get out of the house, this place delivers. 👏

Go check them out and see what everyone’s been talking about — Madison just got a little more exciting! 💥

05/22/2026

Although this is not news we want to hear, the weather for this Memorial Day weekend sounds less than inviting for river and lake goers anyway.

But not to fear! We at Visit RoCo plan to keep you in the know on how you can still ! Keep an eye on our page this weekend and check out our post from this morning on ways you can enjoy RoCo this weekend, all while staying warm and dry indoors.

We will also be having an exciting announcement next week with a new and improved alternative for navigating the Dan River on the western side of the county.

Stay tuned!

We're mad, you going to be mad, we're all mad................

But, we regret to inform you that the Madison River Park will close immediately and not reopen until the take out under the NC 704 bridge is complete. Until 4:00 this afternoon, Thursday, May 21, 2026 we thought all was a go and tubers, kayakers, etc would be able to exit the river safely at the new Madison River Park Downtown beach access. That was until we received notice advising that opening the site to unrestricted public recreational use while construction operations remain ongoing may materially increase the risk of injury to third parties and may create uncertainty regarding responsibility for site security, maintenance, damage to the work, and liability arising from public use of incomplete improvements.

With this and in consultation with our Town Attorney, we were advised that it would be negligent to open the Madison River Park since there was no viable take out at the Downtown Park and normal take out location. Further it is a huge safety issue and we should and have always chosen safety first.

I can say that no one is happy about this, the Board of Aldermen and Town Management were extremely distraught with having to close the park. We don't like it and we know you don't like; however, we can not take any risk of someone getting injured. Our priority is safety first - We sincerely apologize as we have no choice but to close both the Madison River Park and Madison River Park Downtown until the take is safely accessible.

There's not enough ways to say we're sorry and that we are beyond frustrated😡😡😡 Our hope is that both parks will be open within 30 days.

05/22/2026

☔ Don’t let this weekend’s less-than-favorable weather outlook keep you from visiting RoCo this Memorial Day Weekend! 🇺🇸

While cooler temperatures and rainy conditions may put a temporary hold on the usual kickoff to river and lake season in RoCo, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy your holiday weekend while staying dry and comfortable indoors.

Spend some time exploring the live auction at Braxton Westmoreland Auctioneering - Auction House & Antique Vendors in Eden, hunt for treasures at the indoor yard sale at Stoneville Pentecostal Holiness Church, enjoy live music at River Club Madison and Gioia dell'Amore Cellars at Autumn Creek Vineyards, or get your creative juices flowing at the rainstick workshop at Basecamp and Ladies Day Out-paint your own canvas tote bag, at Wonderfully Made Handcraft Studio & Boutique . 🎶🎤

Memorial Day Weekend in RoCo is still full of fun, local experiences, and great reasons to visit — rain or shine. And before long, those sunny river days will be back! 🌊☀️

05/21/2026

Memorial Day Weekend is finally here, and Rockingham County is ready to kick off summer in a BIG way! 🇺☀️

From live music and community celebrations to family fun and local happenings all across the county, this weekend is packed with ways to celebrate the official start of summer — and the unofficial start of river and lake season in RoCo! 🛶🌊

Spend the day on our 4 rivers and 3 lakes, then keep the fun going by exploring everything Rockingham County has to offer all weekend long. However you choose to celebrate, there’s no better place to make memories this Memorial Day Weekend than right here in RoCo.

Make plans, grab your friends and family, and come enjoy a full weekend of fun in Rockingham County!

05/21/2026

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of river tubing season in Rockingham County — and there’s no better way to kick off summer than floating our beautiful rivers. ☀️🛶

Before you hit the water, we always recommend working with one of our local tubing outfitters/rental companies:
🌊 MadTown Tubing (Madison) — opening day May 23
🌊 Basecamp (Mayodan) — currently offering tube rentals only
🌊 The Floatery (Madison) — opening for the season the weekend of May 29

Why work with an outfitter? They know the rivers best. From current conditions and safe access points to transportation options, equipment, and parking logistics, outfitters help make your day on the river safer, easier, and more enjoyable. They also monitor weather and water levels so you can float with confidence.

Whether you’re planning a relaxing family float or a fun day with friends, let the pros help you enjoy the river responsibly this season.

📍Plan your float. Respect the river. Support local outfitters and rental companies.

05/15/2026

Looking for something fun to do this weekend in RoCo? Here are a few events happening around the area! 👇

Did we miss an event? Feel free to drop it in the comments!