Recreational Areas

 

Augusta Springs Wetlands Trail
Forest:  George Washington National Forest
Phone:  540/885-8028
Directions:  5 miles north of Craigsville on Rt. 42.
WC accessible parking:  Yes
Accessible trails:  Yes
Length of trails (miles):  1
Special Information: Script in large print

 

Bark Camp Day Use Area
Forest:  Jefferson National Forest
Phone:  540/328-2931
Directions:  Norton east on Rt. 58A 6.3 mi., right on Rt. 706 4.1 mi., left on Rt. 699 .3 mi., Rt. 822.
WC accessible parking:  Yes
Accessible trails: Yes
Some assistance needed:  Yes
Bath house access:  Yes
Picnic area WC access:  Yes
WC accessible tables:  Yes
Programs for mobility disabilities:  Yes
Special Information:  Asphalt to fishing pier, covered WC pier, script in large print, WC water source

 

Bear Tree Day Use Area 
Forest:  Jefferson National Forest
Phone:  540/783-5196
Directions:  Damascus 7.5 miles east on Rt. 58, left on FDR 57.
WC accessible parking:  Yes
Accessible trails:  Yes
Length of trails (miles): 0.5
Some assistance needed:  Yes
Bath house access:  Yes
Picnic area WC access:  Yes
WC accessible tables:  Yes
Programs for mobility disabilities:  Yes
Special Information:  Wheelchair pier, WC water source, lowered phone

 

Blacksburg Shooting Range
Forest:  Jefferson National Forest
Phone:  540/552-4641
Directions:  Blacksburg 2 miles east on Rt. 460 to Rt. 621 and follow signs
WC accessible parking:  Yes
Accessible trails:  Yes
Bath house access:  Yes
Special Information:  Rifle and trap range accessible, script in large print

 

Cascades Recreation Area
Forest:  Jefferson National Forest
Phone:  540/552-4641
Directions:  Blacksburg west on Rt. 460 Pembroke, right 623 for 4 miles
WC accessible parking:  Yes
Bath house access:  Yes
Picnic area WC access:  Yes
WC accessible tables:  Yes
Special Information:  Trail not WC accessible, trail fine for others, script in large print, WC water source.

 

Cherokee Flats
Forest:  Jefferson National Forest
Phone:  540/552-4641
Directions:  Blacksburg W 15 miles on Rt. 460, right Rt. 635 to White Rocks, site on left 9.25 miles.
Accessible trails:  Yes
Length of trails (miles): 0.3
Programs for mobility disabilities:
Special Information:  Accessible fishing

Coles Point Fishing Site
Forest:  George Washington National Forest
Phone:  540/962-2214
Directions:  Near Covington, call for directions
Accessible trails:  Yes
Length of trails (miles): 0.2
Bath house access:  Yes
Programs for mobility disabilities:  Yes
Special Information:  Fishing pier fully accessible, WC water source

 

Lion’s Tale Trail
Forest:  George Washington National Forest
Phone:  540/984-4101
Directions:  New Market east 4 miles on Rt. 211, north 9 miles on FS 274
Accessible trails:  Yes
Length of trails (miles):  0.3
Programs for visual disabilities:  Yes
Special Information:  New signage

 

National Children’s Forest Trail
Forest:  George Washington National Forest
Phone:  540/962-2214
Directions:  Covington S 10 miles on Rt. 18, left 3 miles Rt. 613, right  on FDR 351, follow signs
Accessible trails:  Yes
Length of trails (miles):  0.5
Programs for mobility disabilities:  Yes
Special Information:  Designed for universal access, script in large print

 

Sherando Lake Recreational Area
Forest:  George Washington National Forest
Phone:  540/291-2188
Directions:  Waynesboro 7 miles south on Rt. 664
WC accessible parking:  Yes
Some assistance needed:  Yes
Bath house access:  Yes
Concession WC access:  Yes
Picnic area WC access:  Yes
WC accessible tables:  Yes
Special Information:  Script in large print, WC water source, lowered phones.

 

Story Book Trail
Forest:  George Washington National Forest
Phone:  540/984-4101
Directions:  New Market east 4 miles on Rt. 211, north 4 miles on FS 274
Accessible trails:  Yes
Length of trails (miles):  0.5
Special Information:  Interpretive trail, script in large print

 

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