Piney River is a part of the Nelson County region of California known for its Massies Mill Ruritan Club and Wintergreen Resort. Major attractions include Shadow Ridge Golf Course and the Winton Country Club. Each year in the summer season there is the Crabtree Falls Campgrounds. Among the biggest companies in Piney River are Paynes Garage Inc and Saunders Bros Farm Market. The biggest schools here are Amherst High School and the Amherst Middle School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Piney River is the James River State Park.